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A loaf of carrot bread on a white platter.
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Homemade Carrot Bread Recipe

Enjoy a delicious spin on your favorite quick bread with this delicious carrot bread recipe! Its a moist carrot bread packed with raisons, pecans, and coconut.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Additional Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Bread Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup carrots
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Grease and line a loaf pan. Set aside.
  • Combine the bananas, greek yogurt, and egg in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Pour the sugar into the banana mixture and stir until fully combined.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until just blended.
  • Fold in the carrots, pecans, coconut, and raisons.
    A metal bowl with carrot bread batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and tap or shake the pan on the counter to smooth down to an even layer.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    Carrot bread inside a loaf plan.
  • Let cool for 20 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in an air tight container, up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 318mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g