Carrot Bread

This simple carrot bread recipe is chock-full of sweet cinnamon and carrots. It absolutely makes for a great healthy breakfast!

healthy carrot cake

Soft, moist, and flavorful, our Classic Carrot Bread is everything you want in a healthy homemade baked treat.

Kids and adults alike love the delicious cake-like texture, and the recipe can even be used in the freezer.

If you do find leftovers (which I highly doubt, given how delicious this carrot loaf is), simply slice and freeze them and you’ll be instantly happy on a rainy day.

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Watch the Carrot Bread recipe video above

Homemade carrot quickbread recipe.

Carrot Raisin Bread: Stir 2/3 cup of raisins into dry ingredients.

Carrot zucchini bread: Substitute up to 1/4 of the julienned carrots with julienned zucchini instead. For best texture, do not replace more than 4 scoops.

Carrot Pineapple Bread: Replace up to half of the chopped carrots with diced pineapple. If using canned pineapple, drain well.

Chocolate Chip Carrot Bread: Stir regular or mini chocolate chips into carrot loaf to 1 cup before baking. You can also add a handful of shredded coconut.

Or make this popular Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Ingredients for carrot bread

To make this old-fashioned carrot, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, pure vanilla extract, salt, sweetener of your choice, water, oil or butter, optional eggs or flax eggs, walnuts or pecans, and Of course you will need chopped carrots. cake pan.

No yeast, no bananas, no sourdough starter needed. Recipes can be low-calorie, oil-free, and vegan. Paleo and low-carb keto options are also available.

Flours that work include white all-purpose, whole-wheat spelled, oat, or whole-wheat pastry flour. , some brands of gluten-free all-purpose flour might also work.

Carrots have so many health benefits. It’s low in calories, high in fiber and potassium, and a good source of antioxidants, especially beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A. Feel free to use orange, yellow, or purple carrots.

The easiest way to finely chop carrots is with a food processor. If you don’t have one, a grater will do. Wash and peel the carrots before julienne.

If you omit the egg or flax egg from your vegan carrot bread, the bread will not rise as much, but it’s still just as delicious!

Easy cinnamon rolls using leftover cinnamon

How to make the best carrot bread

Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.

Stir all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Liquid ingredients can be whisked in a separate bowl or added to the agitated dry ingredients in a one-bowl recipe.

When combining dry and wet, stir until evenly mixed to prevent too much gluten from forming and making the bread sticky.

Spread the carrot dough into the prepared pan mold and place it on the center rack of the oven. Bake 1 hour or until almost clean with toothpick stuck in center of carrot quickbread.

Let the recipe cool completely, then circle the sides with a knife and flip onto a plate or serving tray. If you wait, the taste will be sweeter and the texture will be firmer the next day. It also softens as it cools, making it easier to slice.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator or on the counter overnight, loosely covered with a towel.After a day, refrigerate the remaining slices in a container with a lid to preserve freshness.

You can also freeze leftover carrot cake slices in an airtight container for up to three months. Place a layer of parchment or wax paper between each slice to keep them from sticking together when thawed.

serving suggestions

Serve plain or topped with cream cheese, almond butter, or coconut butter.

Or, turn a simple carrot bread into a dessert by adding your favorite vanilla or cream cheese frosting or spreading it on a layer of pumpkin or apple butter.

It’s also nice as a sandwich bread for lunch boxes. Try thinly slicing carrot bread and substituting it for whole wheat bread for a great peanut butter and jelly or almond butter and honey sandwich.

Looking for a healthy Easter breakfast recipe or celebratory brunch option to serve to guests and family? This traditional bread is a great choice because it can be whipped up quickly and made the night before. is.

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