Indulge in the delightful Carrot Bread, a classic treat that combines the wholesome goodness of carrots with warm spices and a touch of sweetness. This versatile bread can be enjoyed as a breakfast loaf, a delightful snack, or a comforting dessert. Whether you prefer a classic carrot bread recipe, a moist and decadent version with cream cheese frosting, or a healthier alternative made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, we have the perfect recipe for you.
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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.
CARROT BREAD
This lovely, moist quick bread from is flecked with crunchy walnuts and colorful shredded carrot. For variety, I sometimes substitute a cup of shredded raw zucchini for the carrot or add a half cup of drained crushed pineapple. -Connie Simon, Reed City, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf (12 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour an 8x4-in. loaf pan; set aside. In a bowl, combine sugar, flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine eggs, applesauce and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in carrots and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. , Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CARROT BREAD I
This is really a cross between cake and a bread. Serving it warm with butter or a cream cheese is ideal. It's really good!
Provided by PAMSTER2
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Combine eggs, oil and milk; stir into flour mixture until well blended. Stir in carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack for ten minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely. Store in plastic wrap to keep moist.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 25.8 g
PINEAPPLE CARROT BREAD
My home is located in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania. This bread has the wonderful flavor of carrot cake, which is dearly loved in this part of the country. Because it's made with carrots, this bread is nutritious as well as economical-two important qualities in my home.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs; add carrots, oil, pineapple and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in nuts. , Spoon into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , If glaze is desired, combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over loaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARROT BREAD
A yummy, moist bread. If you substitute applesauce for oil in baking, don't do it on this one. I tried it, and it wasn't nearly as good.
Provided by Jo Ann L
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat eggs.
- Add sugar and oil and beat thoroughly.
- Combine dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; beat well.
- Stir in carrots, nuts and raisins.
- Pour batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray, or into 2 1-lb.pans.
- Bake at 350° for about 1 hour (about 40 minutes for the smaller pans).
- Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
ZUCCHINI CARROT BREAD
Make and share this Zucchini Carrot Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loafes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sift together, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sugar and blend.
- Mix the eggs with the oil and add that to the flour mixture, mix again.
- Mix the zucchini, carrots and walnuts, add and mix.
- Put this in 2 greased loaf pans and bake for approx 50 minutes or until done in the centre.
ZUCCHINI CARROT BREAD
A delicious light version of a classic quick bread. It is so moist and rich you would never guess it didn't have all the oil of the original version.
Provided by saranade60
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- Mix flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and allspice together in a bowl. Beat sugar, applesauce, and eggs together in a separate bowl; mix into the flour mixture until batter is just combined. Fold zucchini and carrots into batter. Divide batter between the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
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
CARROT AND PINEAPPLE BREAD
If you like carrot cake, you'll surely enjoy the taste of this lovely loaf shared by Sue Yount of McBain, Michigan. Each moist slice is chock-full of shredded carrot, crushed pineapple and crunchy chopped walnuts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil; add carrot, pineapple and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CARROT CAKE QUICK BREAD
This treat boasts the flavors of carrot cake in a quick bread form. It's bursting with carrots, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg and is finished off with sweet cream cheese frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in carrots and walnuts. Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edges to loosen loaf. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In small bowl, beat Frosting ingredients with spoon until smooth. Frost tops of loaves. When ready to serve, cut into slices. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
MIMI'S CAFE CARROT BREAD - ORIGINAL RECIPE
This recipe is great. It makes a very light (not compact) carrot bread/cake and is so simple to make!! I substituted light muscovado sugar for the brown sugar and cake was darker than usual but just as yummy.
Provided by Onowahine
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift first five ingredients into a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar and eggs.
- Stir the liquid mixture into the flour; mix well.
- Add the next four ingredients; stir again.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan or four mini-loaf pans. (Fill the pans 2/3 full with batter).
- Bake at 350* for about 40 minutes. (Mini loaves take about 30 minutes.).
- Yield: one 9-inch square, or four 3" x 6" mini-loaves.
CARROT ZUCCHINI BREAD
When my husband was diagnosed with diabetes, many of the treats he enjoyed were off-limits. This moist, flavorful bread satisfies his sweet tooth-and I like it, too. -Edna Bright, Paris, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add alternately with orange juice to carrot mixture. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until bread tests done, about 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 0 fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g protein.
ZUCCHINI, APPLE, CARROT RAISIN NUT BREAD
Most know I love to play in the kitchen. I combined Zucchini, Apple, Carrot, Raisins, and Walnuts. I reduced the sugar and oil. It came out absolutely delicious. It is not overly sweet. It has just the perfect amount of sugar and oil. The natural sweetness from the apples with the golden raisins makes it quite moist and...
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Grease and flour a loaf pan. (You may also foil line pan for easy removal. Simply foil on the pan before you grease and flour it. )
- 2. Grate zucchini with peel. Grate peeled carrots. Dice apple. Place all together in a bowl with nuts. Mix to combine and set aside.
- 3. In a seperste bowl. mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder , salt and cinnamon together. Set aside.
- 4. In another bowl. Mix oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla together. Mix on low until smooth.
- 5. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture. Mix on low speed until combined. Do not over mix.
- 6. Add in Zucchini, apple, raisins, carrot, and nuts. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
- 7. Place in oven at 350°. Bake for approximately one hour., or until pick comes out clean. Remove from oven to cool. when cool. Invert onto a platter. ( if you foil lined baking pans. You don't even need to cool the Loaves. You can plift out of the cans while still hot and then cool)
PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE BREAKFAST BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, whole wheat flour, organic sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cloves, kosher salt, quick oat, shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, large eggs, butter, walnuts, plain greek yogurt, maple syrup
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Generously grease a 9 x 4 (22 x 10 cm) loaf pan with oil.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and salt. Add the oats and whisk to combine.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, pineapple, eggs, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until there are no dry clumps left. Gently fold in the walnuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
- While the bread is baking, make the Greek yogurt "frosting": In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Stir until well incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, until safe to handle. Remove from the loaf pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice the bread and serve with a smear of frosting.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams
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
CARROT-NUT BREAD
Gift someone with a golden 24-"karat" gem of a quick bread!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches.
- Mix carrots, sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients; pour into pan.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg
BLUE RIBBON ZUCCHINI CARROT RAISIN BREAD
It won't be long and we will all be overrun with zucchini. So tuck this wonderful recipe away and you'll be all set when they arrive! For variation, you can substitute dried cranberries or dried cherries for the raisins. I also sometimes add a pinch of nutmeg and about 1/4 tsp. of allspice. Great flavor additions for...
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Snacks
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- 2. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
- 3. In small bowl, combine eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix. (Batter will be stiff until you mix in zucchini.)
- 4. Stir in zucchini, carrots, raisins and nuts. As you continue to mix, it will become the proper consistency as the zucchini lets go of its moisture.
- 5. Pour batter evenly into 2 well-greased 8½x4 inch loaf pans.
- 6. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out nearly clean. Cool 10-15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool on wire racks.
- 7. Makes 2 loaves.
CARROT ZUCCHINI BREAD
This is a moist delicious bread, excellent for weekend brunch.
Provided by jandeli
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
- Combine the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Add the zucchini, carrots, and orange and lemon zests.
- Stir the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
LEMON CARROT BREAD
Lemon and carrot flavors combine for a unique flavor sensation in this moist quick bread. I know it's a winner because I bring a loaf to our church festival every year, and I always get requests to bake it again.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the carrots, pecans and lemon zest., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minute. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CARROT PINEAPPLE BREAD
"Carrots paired with pineapple make a moist quick bread with a slightly tropical taste that's a delectable surprise," informs Dorothy Bahlmann of Clarksville, Iowa.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil; add carrots, pineapple and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; beat into carrot mixture. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful carrot bread, use freshly grated carrots. Grating your own carrots ensures that they are fresh and have not lost any moisture or flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense bread. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- To test if the bread is done, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the bread needs to bake for a few more minutes.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to set and make it easier to slice.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag.
Conclusion:
Carrot bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy walnuts, carrot bread is a favorite of many. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a special treat to share with friends and family, carrot bread is a great option. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy snack, give carrot bread a try!
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