Healthy Carrot Bread
Elevate your home-baking game with this **Healthy Carrot Bread**—a wholesome twist on a classic comfort treat! Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, fresh grated carrots, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. The addition of Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce keeps every slice tender while cutting down on unhealthy fat, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg give it a cozy aroma that's irresistible. Optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts and shredded coconut add a delightful texture and boost of flavor if you're feeling adventurous. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make carrot bread is a delicious, guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into a balanced lifestyle. Make it ahead, enjoy it fresh, or store it for meal-prep goodness all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Carrots, grated
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Add the unsweetened applesauce, plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the grated carrots. If using, gently fold in the walnuts and shredded coconut.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.6 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 3446 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.8 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.8 g | 189% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.4 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3313 mg | 70% | |
*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.
