Nutrient-dense and delicious raw or cooked, carrots are a classic that are as good for your health as they are for your eyes. It’s easy to overlook this common root vegetable as a superfood, but beta-carotene and vitamin A and C-rich carrots are a powerhouse by any standard. Here six recipes from pancakes to “butter” to tots where carrots shine.

1. QUICK & DELICIOUS ROASTED CARROT BUTTER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 102; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 118mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 1g

2. BLACK SESAME & CARROT QUICKBREAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 304mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 21g; Protein: 3g

3. CARROT CAKE BREAKFAST BITES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 296; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 239mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 6g

4. CARROT CAKE PANCAKES | COOKING LIGHT

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 310; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 87mg; Sodium: 335mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 19g; Protein:7g

5. ROASTED CARROT NOODLES WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING | INSPIRALIZED

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 369; Total Fat: 36g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 23g; Cholesterol: 59mg; Sodium: 475mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 14g

6. SWEET POTATO & CARROT “TOTS” | SKINNYTASTE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 291; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 281mg; Carbohydrate: 54g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 14g