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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread: A Healthy Treat You'll Love

This Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread combines beloved treats into one delicious loaf, perfect for a health-conscious breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups flour white, spelt, or oat flour; all-purpose gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg as a substitution
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe banana
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup sweetener Maple syrup, honey, or agave
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice or water use dairy-free milk for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup oil or additional water use applesauce or more water for a lower fat version
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • crushed walnuts for crunch and added nutrition
  • shredded coconut enhances texture and flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and optional nutmeg; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, shredded carrot, sweetener, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; don't overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and optionally sprinkle crushed walnuts on top before smoothing the surface.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.

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