Healthy Carrot Cake Banana Bread Recipe for a Guilt-Free Treat
Enjoy this Healthy Carrot Cake Banana Bread, a deliciously guilt-free treat that combines the goodness of carrots and bananas.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ripe bananas and mash well.
- Add grated carrots, eggs, honey, and applesauce to the bowl and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- If using, fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy your healthy carrot cake banana bread!
Notes
- For additional sweetness, consider adding raisins.
- This bread can be toasted for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Healthy Carrot Cake Banana Bread