Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wrap each peeled carrot in one strip of bacon, and place with bacon ends down onto the prepared baking sheet.
Brush with maple syrup and season with black pepper and smoked paprika.
Bake for 10 minutes, brush again with remaining maple syrup.
Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes more, or until carrots are tender and the bacon is crisp.
