Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of moist bananas and spiced carrots with this Carrot Cake Banana Bread recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a must-try for any baking enthusiast!
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and grated carrots.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana and carrot mixture along with melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle the top with chopped walnuts. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Wrap the bread in plastic wrap to keep it fresh for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze slices of the banana bread for up to 3 months; thaw before enjoying.
- Enjoy plain or with cream cheese frosting for a decadent treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg