Crock Pot Honey Glazed Carrots

This Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots recipe is tasty, simple to make, and a crowd-pleasing side dish.  Whether you serve it for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter or a weekday side dish, it will be a hit with the family.  Here you'll find a healthier way to make it with coconut oil or the more traditional way with butter!

Love carrots? Also try my Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots, and Maple Glazed Carrots

Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots

Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots are so good!  With Easter just approaching, I thought I'd share another great easy side dish for a crowd.  This recipe is easy to love because it's a total crowd-pleaser and could not be easier to make.

Instead of fussing with stove-top glazed carrots, you can throw all of these ingredients in the crock pot or slow cooker and forget about it.  That makes this a great recipe for everything from a holiday dinner including Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, or just for a weekday dinner.

These baby carrots are tender, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavored, and oh-so delightful.  The recipe is also coated with a good dose of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla extract.   They will make vegetable lovers even out of those who don't normally love them!

This version of carrots in the crock pot is a two-for-one recipe because you can follow the directions to make it a bit healthier with coconut oil, or I've included the more traditional version to make them with butter.  They both turn out great, but you can decide what fits your crowd.

Why You'll Love this Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots Recipe...

• Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots are made with just 6 ingredients and it's all hands-off time to prepare them.
• It's so easy! If you love a fuss-free slow cooker recipe, this is one!
• The recipe can be adapted to be a bit healthier, or more indulgent with butter.
• The Crock Pot cooks the carrots, but they don't turn soggy.  It's a great way to set it and forget it if you have a bunch of stuff going on.
• The glazed carrots in the crock pot make a big batch and are great to feed a crowd.  Kids love it!
• This dish works great for a holiday meal or a busy weeknight dinner.
• Carrots are healthy and rich in vitamins, and fiber, and low in calories.
• One serving of these Crock Pot Carrots is only 120 calories.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Carrots: You'll need two pounds of the baby carrots, which is one of the large bags.  Baby carrots are a great thing to use for this because they are already peeled and washed, cutting down on your prep time for the recipe.  You can also use regular carrots, you'll just need to peel and cut them in a similar size as baby carrots so the cooking times will still work.  If you cut the carrots smaller, you will need a shorter cooking time and if you cut the carrots larger, you will need a longer cooking time.
• Coconut Oil: Coconut Oil is a great sweet-tasting oil that gives the glazed carrots enough moisture to cook.  You can also make this with ¼ cup of butter.  
• Honey: Honey adds a tasty and sweet glaze to the carrots.  Use your favorite kind!
• Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds some sweetness and richness to the carrots.
• Nutmeg: Nutmeg balances out the sweetness of the cinnamon and honey.
• Vanilla Extract: Just a touch of vanilla extract gives these carrots even more flavor.
• Salt to Taste

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Put the carrots, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large Crock Pot. Stir well.  I like to use this Crock Pot.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the carrots are tender. Turn the Crock Pot to warm.
3. Just before serving stir in the honey.  The trick is to wait until the end to stir the honey in so you don't end up with a giant mess in your Crock Pot.  That final stir allows the honey to combine with the coconut oil and the result is a dreamy glaze.
4. Transfer for a serving dish and sprinkle with extra cinnamon.

Variations

I love this Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Make it Richer: Use ¼ cup butter instead of the coconut oil and ⅓ cup brown sugar instead of the brown sugar.
• Add Some Zest: Add zest from one lemon or orange to brighten up the flavors.
• Make it Maple Glazed Carrots: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
• Add a Garnish: Add a garnish of fresh parsley or thyme.

FAQ

Do carrots go soft in the slow cooker?

Carrots will go soft in the slow cooker or crock pot and it's a really simple way to cook them!  Follow this recipe for the best results.

Will vegetables go soggy in the slow cooker?

This Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots recipe is Delicious!

This Crock Pot Honey Glazed Carrots recipe is perfect for a family gathering or party like Easter because it serves a crowd.  Depending on how many other dishes you are serving this could easily feed 8+.  You can always cut the recipe in half or just serve it to your family.  If you are looking for glazed carrots in the crock pot, this is a great one!

I hope you'll get a chance to make these and as always let me know what you think.

Make it a Meal:

• Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
• Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash
• Vegetarian Stuffing
• Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
• Roasted Acorn Squash
• Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
• Simple Baked Salmon with Rosemary
• Blackened Mahi Mahi

More Carrot Recipes to Try:

• Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
• Honey Balsamic Rainbow Carrots
• Maple Glazed Carrots

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Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots

Julie Wunder

This Honey Glazed Crock Pot Carrots recipe is tasty, simple to make, and a crowd-pleasing side dish.  Whether you serve it for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter or a weekday side dish, it will be a hit with the family.  Here you'll find a healthier way to make it with coconut oil or the more traditional way with butter!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 118 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds baby carrots
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
• ¼ cup honey

Instructions

 

• Put the carrots, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and salt in large Crock Pot. Stir well.
• Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours until the carrots are tender, stiring once. Turn the Crock Pot to warm.
• Just before serving stir in the honey.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftovers of the glazed carrots in the crock pot in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  Reheat leftovers in the microwave or warm them back up in a skillet.

 

Freezing

You can freeze leftover carrots in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 119mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 20850IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Crock Pot Carrots, Glazed Carrots in Crock Pot, Honey Glazed Carrots

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