If you're eager to learn how to dehydrate carrots, I'm here to help! Dehydrate whole baby carrots (takes longer), or slice them lengthwise, or in 'coins.'

By slicing as coins (or thin lengthwise cuts), you'll save on dehydrator time vs leaving them whole. That makes sense, right?

Frequently Asked Questions:

Carrots Nutritional Info.

VITAMINS: Beta carotene (Vitamin A) and are a great source of Folate, and Vitamin K.

MINERALS: Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium. Trace minerals are Fluoride, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper.

Carrots contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids too...

...and they give you orange hands when handling, so use those latex gloves for protection - and to keep your germs off the carrots!

Eating carrots can help regulate blood sugar levels. This is especially important for people with diabetes.

As the saying goes, "Carrots are good fer yer eyes" ... yes, carrots can also help you improve your vision. This is because they contain beta carotene (vitamin A) that's good for your eyes.

Why You Should Use a Non-Plastic Bowl when Preparing Carrots

When you have finished slicing or grating, place the carrots in a glass bowl (or any non-plastic bowl as plastic stains easily and retains odors). Spray with lemon juice, tossing the carrots as you go to make sure they're sprayed evenly.

TIP: Use a pump top from a new unused spray bottle, pick one that fits your lemon juice bottle. Look for a bottle that has a long enough plastic tube that will reach the bottom of your lemon juice bottle.

Why Bother Spraying or Blanching?

Spraying the carrots with lemon juice helps the carrots keep their vibrant orangeness. Blanching has the same effect. Personally, I use lemon juice - it's faster and easier!

Best Way to Slice Carrots:

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Try Dehydrating Different Types of Carrots

There are many different types of carrots that you can grow. Some popular varieties include the Nantes carrot, the Chantenay carrot, and the Imperator carrot.

Experiment and see what type of carrot you like best! Whatever type of carrot you end up with, the process for dehydrating them is the same.

Shredded Carrots ~ Perfect for Carrot Cake!

Shredded carrots are perfect for use in carrot cake, and coleslaw.

A Reminder About Using Fresh or Frozen Baby Carrots

When dehydrating carrots, I prefer to use fresh whole carrots and SLICED after peeling, but you can use whole frozen baby carrots with great results. (Let 'em thaw first).

Remember: Baby carrots WILL take longer to dehydrate because of their size and thickness.

Frozen carrots are a great stand-in and require absolutely NO preparation aside from thawing. Why? Because when stuff is frozen, the manufacturers have prepped them for us! 

Fresh carrots need peeling, then slicing—or grating, and I highly recommend a mandoline shown earlier on the page for the slicing. BE CAREFUL with a regular mandoline slicer where you hold the item... they're very sharp! Read my review of the SupMaKin mandoline.

You have a pusher that keeps your fingers away from the blade and it's a ton of fun to use!

Are Carrots Easy to Grow?

Carrots are fairly easy to grow, but they do require some special care. For example, they need to be planted in an area that receives full sun. They also need to be watered regularly.

If you live in an area with a temperate climate, you may be able to grow carrots outdoors all year round. However, if you live in a cooler climate, you'll need to bring the plants indoors during the winter months.

What is a Baby Carrot?

As the name implies, a baby carrot is a small, young carrot. They tend to taste sweeter and have a crisper, juicier texture than 'mature' carrots. The older a carrot gets the more fibrous and starchier it becomes.

I hope you enjoyed learning how to dehydrate carrots. Try these tasty recipes below:

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