Carrot Cake Banana Bread: The Best Healthy Twist on Classic Treat
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A delicious and healthy twist on classic banana bread, packed with flavors of carrot cake.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in the grated carrots.
- Add the honey, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg