Description
Carrot Apple Bread is a delightful twist on traditional quick bread, infusing the natural sweetness of apples with the earthy crunch of carrots. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With warm spices and a beautiful golden crust, this bread will fill your home with an irresistible aroma and create cherished moments around the table. Whether you’re baking for yourself or entertaining guests, this Carrot Apple Bread promises to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup chopped sweet apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in grated carrots and chopped apples into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg