Carrot Raisin Bread
A sweet, soft & tender, delicious spiced quick bread. Made with a bunch of goodness - carrots, raisins and bananas - and no butter or oils!
Ingredients
- 2 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup applesauce heaping
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 2 teaspoon chopped nuts or chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray a large loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. I like to mix the dry ingredients using a whisk. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mash the banana - I use a fork to do this. Add in carrots, applesauce and eggs. Mix well.
- Combine liquid mixture (applesauce, bananas) to dry bowl. Add in raisins. Stir, by hand, until just moistened. Do not overmix!
- Spoon/scrape bread mixture into a large, greased loaf pan.
- Sprinkle nuts or chia seeds over top if using.
- Bake for 60 -70 mins or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean / with a few dry crumbs.
- Let bread cool in loaf pan on cooling rack before turning out. Enjoy!
Notes
Optional - top with cream cheese, softened butter, apple butter or peanut butter.