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Fall is officially here and that means traditional comfort foods are now in season. Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables, has a database of recipes available to browse at http://www.getbacktothetable.com. One recipe that is the perfect fall treat is their Carrot Cake Bites. These mini-treats are the perfect snack to share with your family this season.

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These snack cakes are packed with whole wheat flour and carrots; they are also lower in sugar and fat. Children can help out in the kitchen by mashing the carrots with a fork on a rimmed plate or small bowl. If desired, stir together a simple icing of 1 tablespoon orange juice, ½ teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar.

  • 1 c all-purpose flour
  • ¾ c whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 t baking soda
  • ¼ t salt
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • 1/3 c vegetable oil
  • ½ c sugar
  • ½ c fat-free milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cn 14.5 oz. Libby’s Sliced Carrots, drained, rinsed and masked with a fork

Coat two mini-muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon. In a medium bowl, mix together oil, sugar, milk and eggs. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir just until combined. Gently stir in carrots.

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each cup of mini muffin pans. Bake for 10-12 minutes until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Repeat with remainder of batter.

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One lucky winner will receive a prize pack with some items you’ll need to try out these delicious cake bites!

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Open to US ONLY! Contest ends November 7, 2011 @ 12:01 am EST.

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