Unconventional recipes incorporating Wisconsin Potatoes are both healthy and delicious
Column and photos by Dana Rady, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
Why try to blend in when you were born to stand out? Unconventional—a unique word in and of itself that is defined as “not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.” “Unconventional” can leave you uncomfortable or scrunching up your nose in disbelief. It can also make you raise your eyebrows in curiosity or even give you goosebumps.
I took on the curiosity perspective when deciding which dish(es) to feature this month. And I’m pleased to say that my intuition was right on in giving these two beautiful recipes a try.
This month, I’ll take you on a journey from a healthy snack to an indulgent treat, all using the versatile yet quite humble Wisconsin potato. Because life is all about balance.
I have wanted to try “Carrot Cake Potato Performance Muffins” for quite some time. I mean, do “sweet carrot cake” and “potatoes” even make sense together? One word: unconventional, and the answer is absolutely!
Two hearty vegetables combined with plump raisins, crunchy nuts, spices and subtle sweetness from coconut sugar and bananas makes this the perfect snack or breakfast on the go.
And especially as your kids go back to school like mine, this is a great healthy option to keep in your freezer for whenever you need it. Give it a try! This may become your new “go to.”
