Carrot Bread
Carrot Bread is an easy to bake quick bread loaded with carrots but don't worry - your family won't notice. It's also flavored with spices, walnuts and a healthier, reduced fat secret!
Servings: 32 slices
Calories: 166kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs beaten
- ½ cup applesauce
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 cups walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, applesauce and carrots. Stir to mix well.
- In a separate, medium sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and one cup of the walnuts. Reserve the other ½ cup of walnuts for topping.
- Use a fork or whisk to mix the dry ingredients, then add to the carrot mixture. Mix well.
- Grease two 9x5 loaf pans and divide mixture evenly between the two pans. Top with reserved walnuts.
- Bake carrot bread for 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Notes
Recipe Variations:
- This recipe makes two 9x5 loaves, 4 mini loaves, or can be made into muffins.
- Pecans can be substituted for walnuts if desired.
- Applesauce can be substituted for all the oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g
