Description
Carrot Banana Bread is a deliciously moist loaf that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe bananas with the earthy flavors of fresh carrots. Enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon, this delightful bread is an ideal treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Easy to make and full of wholesome ingredients, it’s a sneaky way to incorporate veggies into your diet while satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy a slice warm from the oven or toasted with butter for a comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugars.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently stir in shredded carrots.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg