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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread for a Sweet Healthy Treat

This Quick Carrot Cake Banana Bread combines moist banana bread with comforting carrot cake flavors, making it a family-friendly treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 large Very Ripe Bananas preferably dark brown for best flavor
  • 1 cup Carrots finely grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Salt to enhance sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs can substitute with flax eggs for vegan
  • 0.5 cup Oil or melted butter, coconut oil recommended
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans optional for additional crunch
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Coconut optional for extra moisture

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Quick Carrot Cake Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to blend.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas and whisk in eggs, grated carrots, and oil until well combined.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for about 45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with cream cheese spread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your bread with different add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips while maintaining the moist texture!

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