Carrot banana bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that combines the sweetness of carrots and bananas with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. This delicious bread is easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas.
In this article, you'll find three delicious carrot banana bread recipes:
* **Classic Carrot Banana Bread:** This is the classic recipe for carrot banana bread, made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, carrots, bananas, and eggs.
* **Healthy Carrot Banana Bread:** This recipe is made with whole wheat flour, honey, and Greek yogurt, making it a healthier alternative to the classic recipe. It's also lower in sugar and fat.
* **Chocolate Chip Carrot Banana Bread:** This recipe adds chocolate chips to the classic carrot banana bread recipe, making it a decadent and delicious treat.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile bread. It's perfect for any occasion, and it's a great way to use up overripe bananas.
CARROT BANANA BREAD
I received this from my mother-in-law and it's become my favorite banana carrot bread recipe. The carrots add a special touch. -Beulah Starkweather, Englewood, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, bananas and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots and pecans. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MOM'S CARROT BANANA BREAD
I borrowed this recipe from my mom, and I have given away mini-breads for Christmas for several years. Everyone loves it!
Provided by TEEPS31
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 4x8-inch loaf pans.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Beat brown sugar and butter together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir flour mixture, alternating with bananas, into creamed butter mixture just until batter is mixed; fold in carrots and walnuts. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 240.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
ZUCCHINI-CARROT-BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
Toddler-friendly bread - I make it on the weekend and freeze it in slices, so we have an instant snack available through the week.
Provided by Kriti Puniyani
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mash banana in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, sugar, honey, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the banana mixture until batter is moistened.
- Stir zucchini, carrot, and chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 376.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your carrot banana bread will be.
- Grate the carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the bread and prevent them from becoming too chunky.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bread at a moderate temperature. This will help it cook evenly without burning.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Carrot banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is a great way to use up ripe bananas and carrots, and it is also a healthy alternative to traditional banana bread. This recipe is simple to follow and produces a moist, flavorful bread that is sure to please everyone.
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