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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread for Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Carrot Cake Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and shredded carrots into a moist, delicious loaf, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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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 Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Flour white, spelt, or oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon add a pinch of nutmeg for extra depth
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check expiration date
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust for low sodium option
  • 1 cup Mashed Ripe Banana overripe bananas are best
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot freshly shredded preferred
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup/Honey/Agave choose your favorite sweetener
  • 1/2 cup Milk of Choice or Water almond milk for vegan
  • 1/3 cup Oil or Water coconut oil adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best taste
  • Optional Add-Ins consider crushed walnuts or shredded coconut

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Carrot Cake Banana Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 loaf pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine mashed banana and shredded carrot with sweetener, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerating overnight enhances the flavors and moisture of the bread. Can slice and freeze leftovers for convenience.

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