My boys love these Paleo Carrot French Fries hot out of the oven. I like baking them as it eliminates the messy splattering that results from the typical preparation of French fries –frying.
Speaking of messes, I feel like I’m cleaning up a lot of them these days. Writing a book this summer really threw me for a loop. First, I wasn’t entirely planning on it. Second, I spent just about every waking (and too many that should have been sleeping) moment(s) on the book. Now I’m feeling worn out and tired, and oh so cranky. I’m realizing that pushing myself this hard is not good and that getting back into balance will take more than one restful weekend –it might take a couple of months, or even longer.
What do you do to take care of yourself when you are feeling off kilter? Let’s have a chat (in the comments section) and toss around our ideas. Right now, I’m focusing on eating a lot of protein, getting to sleep early and taking long slow walks. Do any of you have other strategies to share? Go ahead, let’s hear ’em!
Carrot French Fries
Ingredients
- 6 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Cut each carrot into 2-inch long sections
- Cut each section into thin sticks
- In a large bowl toss carrot sticks with olive oil and salt
- Spread out carrot sticks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Bake at 425°F for 18-22 minutes until carrots are browned
If you’re looking for other healthy vegetable recipes, Elise at Simply Recipes has one for Roasted Parsnips that looks incredible. Below is a photo of my carrot fries before the boys got their hands on ’em! I hope you enjoy these Paleo Carrot French Fries as much as we do.
And, in terms of the book that I just wrote, Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour
Update: check out my nut-free Paleo Chocolate Cupcake recipe made with only 7 ingredients!
Betti says
Hello, I am not a big fan of carrots but the picture looks so great that I made some of these baked carrot and I can say: It tastes awesome. Thank you for this great idea :)
AmyGrace says
I just got back from a backpacking trip to Zion National Park, for that reason. I try to spend at least one day a month feeding my spirit, even if it is not quite so involved of a trip. For me refreshing requires solitude and silence. I really have to be intentional about planning that time, because if I don’t my body will take it anyway by illness.
Kristi B says
YUM! First those meatballs (you SAVED several of my meals last week with that great idea) now these carrot fries–delicious! Can’t wait to make them again!!
barb says
Lavender, sleep, cup of tea, sleep, funny movie, sleep.
Thanks for the wonderful recipes.
healthyteen says
Oh how I love carrot chips, try serving them with mustard and chicken patties or sweet chilli sauce and asian fish cakes… DELICIOUS!
Thanks for all the great recipes oh and see this comment which I left on your apple crisp recipe —->
Hey Elana,
I’m fourteen years old, and officially the youngest health freak on earth! Im always trying to find gluten, dairy and sugar free recipes… and when I found your delicious recipes I was overjoyed!!!
I just made this apple crisp and it was DELICIOUS. Best crumble ever, im serious.
Except I also added blueberries, flaked almonds on top and reduced the oil and syrup a little. Even my processed junk food brother loved it, and he is a tough critic, expecially when it comes to apple crumble.
THANKYOU so much for all these recipes…
Love from healthyteen.
Dan says
This is an amazing idea! I’m going to try and sell this one to my son.
Maria Rasmussen says
I was feeling kind of like this just recently…..I was exhausted from several weeks of stress. So my best friend invited me to come and visit her for a weekend. She made up the bed in her guest room with her grandmother’s handmade quilt, and she filled the room with candles. I got to sleep in and then we went out for some leisurely shopping. We watched movies together….and she cooked healthy, gf meals for me! No one ever cooks for just me! It ended up being just what I needed to recharge.
Maybe you can’t get away for a weekend like I did, but just spending some time with a good friend might really do wonders for you. Blessings!
Kim Hansen says
I love your blog and try many of your recipes. Thank you so much.
When I need special TLC I like to take a bath with 2 cups epsom salts, 1 cup baking soda, and 10 drops of lavender essential oil (or rose). I don’t take a shower afterwards but wrap up in a towel or bathrobe and sleep or read a bit.
Annette says
ACUPUNCTURE! :) THE BEST EVER! :) So excited about the cupcake book! YUM YUM YUM! Feel better!
Kath (Eating for Living) says
Adorable! Just adorable! Now I know what I’ll try out tomorrow! :D :D :D