Carrot Thyme Bread
Elevate your baking game with this fragrant and flavorful Carrot Thyme Bread, a delightful twist on classic quick bread recipes. This moist, tender loaf combines the natural sweetness of shredded carrots with the earthy aroma of fresh thyme, while a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds cozy depth to every bite. Made with simple pantry staples, olive oil for a luscious crumb, and a touch of vanilla for extra warmth, this easy-to-make bread is ready in just over an hour. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this Carrot Thyme Bread can be enjoyed plain, spread with butter, or paired with cream cheese for a delectable treat. Bake it for yourself or share it with loved ones—this unique twist on carrot bread is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, olive oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the shredded carrots and fresh thyme leaves, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with butter, cream cheese, or as is!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.7 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 383 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.6 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 992 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
