Carrot Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Carrot Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup non fat greek yogurt or Regular Fat Sour Cream; 3/4 cup honey or 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all purpose flour run a fork through before measuring; 1 cup whole wheat flour run a fork through before measuring; 1/2 cup oatmeal; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup banana mashed ripe, about 2 large; 1 cup grated carrot about 3 large; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1 teaspoon flour; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; sunflower seeds for sprinkling over top, optional; cream cheese frosting optional; 4 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/4 cup butter softened; 2 confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

3/4 cup non fat greek yogurt or Regular Fat Sour Cream
3/4 cup honey or 1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour run a fork through before measuring
1 cup whole wheat flour run a fork through before measuring
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup banana mashed ripe, about 2 large
1 cup grated carrot about 3 large
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
sunflower seeds for sprinkling over top, optional
cream cheese frosting optional
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 cup butter softened
2 confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a loaf pan. Set aside.
2
Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium mixing bowl; set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl whisk the yogurt and honey together. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
4
Add 1/4 of the flour mixture at a time and stir in - alternating with the banana and ending with the flour mixture. Scrap down sides and just mix until incorporated; don't over mix.
5
Add carrot, raisins and walnuts. Stir until evenly mixed throughout. Spoon into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle sunflower seeds over top if desired.
6
Bake 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15-20 minutes. Remove from pan and continue cooling on wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.
7
In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together on low-medium until fluffy.
8
Add a cup and a half of sugar and a tablespoon of milk. Beat. Add more sugar and milk in small amounts beating after each addition until you get the consistency you want.
9
Beat for two minutes on low until light and fluffy.

962

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup non fat greek yogurt or Regular Fat Sour Cream, 3/4 cup honey or 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Carrot Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Banana Bread

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