Best 20 Carrot Bread Recipes

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Carrot bread is a moist, flavorful bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is made with grated carrots, which add sweetness and texture to the bread. The carrots also give the bread a beautiful orange color. Carrot bread is often served with cream cheese or butter, and it can also be used to make French toast or bread pudding. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make bread recipe, carrot bread is a great option.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT BANANA BREAD



Carrot Banana Bread image

I received this from my mother-in-law and it's become my favorite banana carrot bread recipe. The carrots add a special touch. -Beulah Starkweather, Englewood, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, bananas and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots and pecans. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT BREAD



Carrot Bread image

This lovely, moist quick bread from is flecked with crunchy walnuts and colorful shredded carrot. For variety, I sometimes substitute a cup of shredded raw zucchini for the carrot or add a half cup of drained crushed pineapple. -Connie Simon, Reed City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour an 8x4-in. loaf pan; set aside. In a bowl, combine sugar, flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine eggs, applesauce and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in carrots and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. , Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT BREAD I



Carrot Bread I image

This is really a cross between cake and a bread. Serving it warm with butter or a cream cheese is ideal. It's really good!

Provided by PAMSTER2

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup milk
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Combine eggs, oil and milk; stir into flour mixture until well blended. Stir in carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack for ten minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely. Store in plastic wrap to keep moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

PINEAPPLE CARROT BREAD



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My home is located in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania. This bread has the wonderful flavor of carrot cake, which is dearly loved in this part of the country. Because it's made with carrots, this bread is nutritious as well as economical-two important qualities in my home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup canola oil
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, optional
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons milk, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs; add carrots, oil, pineapple and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in nuts. , Spoon into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , If glaze is desired, combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARROT BREAD



Carrot Bread image

A yummy, moist bread. If you substitute applesauce for oil in baking, don't do it on this one. I tried it, and it wasn't nearly as good.

Provided by Jo Ann L

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup oil
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Beat eggs.
  • Add sugar and oil and beat thoroughly.
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; beat well.
  • Stir in carrots, nuts and raisins.
  • Pour batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray, or into 2 1-lb.pans.
  • Bake at 350° for about 1 hour (about 40 minutes for the smaller pans).
  • Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on rack.

ZUCCHINI CARROT BREAD



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Make and share this Zucchini Carrot Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loafes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift together, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugar and blend.
  • Mix the eggs with the oil and add that to the flour mixture, mix again.
  • Mix the zucchini, carrots and walnuts, add and mix.
  • Put this in 2 greased loaf pans and bake for approx 50 minutes or until done in the centre.

ZUCCHINI CARROT BREAD



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A delicious light version of a classic quick bread. It is so moist and rich you would never guess it didn't have all the oil of the original version.

Provided by saranade60

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon allspice
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs
2 cups grated zucchini
½ cup grated carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Mix flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and allspice together in a bowl. Beat sugar, applesauce, and eggs together in a separate bowl; mix into the flour mixture until batter is just combined. Fold zucchini and carrots into batter. Divide batter between the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

MOM'S CARROT BANANA BREAD



Mom's Carrot Banana Bread image

I borrowed this recipe from my mom, and I have given away mini-breads for Christmas for several years. Everyone loves it!

Provided by TEEPS31

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
3 bananas, mashed
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 4x8-inch loaf pans.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Beat brown sugar and butter together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir flour mixture, alternating with bananas, into creamed butter mixture just until batter is mixed; fold in carrots and walnuts. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 240.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

CARROT AND PINEAPPLE BREAD



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If you like carrot cake, you'll surely enjoy the taste of this lovely loaf shared by Sue Yount of McBain, Michigan. Each moist slice is chock-full of shredded carrot, crushed pineapple and crunchy chopped walnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup finely shredded carrot
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil; add carrot, pineapple and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT CAKE QUICK BREAD



Carrot Cake Quick Bread image

This treat boasts the flavors of carrot cake in a quick bread form. It's bursting with carrots, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg and is finished off with sweet cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups coarsely shredded peeled carrots (3 medium)
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in carrots and walnuts. Divide batter evenly between pans.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edges to loosen loaf. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, beat Frosting ingredients with spoon until smooth. Frost tops of loaves. When ready to serve, cut into slices. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CARROT ZUCCHINI BREAD



Carrot Zucchini Bread image

When my husband was diagnosed with diabetes, many of the treats he enjoyed were off-limits. This moist, flavorful bread satisfies his sweet tooth-and I like it, too. -Edna Bright, Paris, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup shredded peeled zucchini
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup egg substitute
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add alternately with orange juice to carrot mixture. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until bread tests done, about 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 0 fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g protein.

MIMI'S CAFE CARROT BREAD - ORIGINAL RECIPE



Mimi's Cafe Carrot Bread - Original Recipe image

This recipe is great. It makes a very light (not compact) carrot bread/cake and is so simple to make!! I substituted light muscovado sugar for the brown sugar and cake was darker than usual but just as yummy.

Provided by Onowahine

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup finely shredded carrot

Steps:

  • Sift first five ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar and eggs.
  • Stir the liquid mixture into the flour; mix well.
  • Add the next four ingredients; stir again.
  • Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan or four mini-loaf pans. (Fill the pans 2/3 full with batter).
  • Bake at 350* for about 40 minutes. (Mini loaves take about 30 minutes.).
  • Yield: one 9-inch square, or four 3" x 6" mini-loaves.

PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE BREAKFAST BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Pineapple Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, whole wheat flour, organic sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cloves, kosher salt, quick oat, shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, large eggs, butter, walnuts, plain greek yogurt, maple syrup

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

oil, for greasing
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
⅓ cup organic sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup quick oat
3 cups shredded carrots, about 3 large carrots
1 ½ cups crushed pineapple, 1 can, drained, juice reserved
3 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup butter, 1/2 stick, melted
1 cup walnuts, chopped, optional
1 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Generously grease a 9 x 4 (22 x 10 cm) loaf pan with oil.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and salt. Add the oats and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, pineapple, eggs, and melted butter. Mix well.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until there are no dry clumps left. Gently fold in the walnuts, if using.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • While the bread is baking, make the Greek yogurt "frosting": In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Stir until well incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, until safe to handle. Remove from the loaf pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Slice the bread and serve with a smear of frosting.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams

ZUCCHINI-CARROT-BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BREAD



Zucchini-Carrot-Banana Whole Wheat Bread image

Toddler-friendly bread - I make it on the weekend and freeze it in slices, so we have an instant snack available through the week.

Provided by Kriti Puniyani

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 very ripe banana
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup honey
¼ cup oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, grated
1 carrot, grated
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mash banana in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, sugar, honey, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the banana mixture until batter is moistened.
  • Stir zucchini, carrot, and chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 376.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

CARROT ZUCCHINI BREAD



Carrot Zucchini Bread image

This is a moist delicious bread, excellent for weekend brunch.

Provided by jandeli

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded carrot
orange, zested
lemon, zested
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Combine the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Add the zucchini, carrots, and orange and lemon zests.
  • Stir the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CARROT-NUT BREAD



Carrot-Nut Bread image

Gift someone with a golden 24-"karat" gem of a quick bread!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (3 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches.
  • Mix carrots, sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients; pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg

LEMON CARROT BREAD



Lemon Carrot Bread image

Lemon and carrot flavors combine for a unique flavor sensation in this moist quick bread. I know it's a winner because I bring a loaf to our church festival every year, and I always get requests to bake it again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the carrots, pecans and lemon zest., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minute. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUE RIBBON ZUCCHINI CARROT RAISIN BREAD



Blue Ribbon Zucchini Carrot Raisin Bread image

It won't be long and we will all be overrun with zucchini. So tuck this wonderful recipe away and you'll be all set when they arrive! For variation, you can substitute dried cranberries or dried cherries for the raisins. I also sometimes add a pinch of nutmeg and about 1/4 tsp. of allspice. Great flavor additions for...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 c flour
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
3 large eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 c shredded carrot
2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 c vegetable oil
1 c shredded zucchini
1 c chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
1/2 c raisins soaked for 5 minutes in 1/2 cup hot water to plump, then drain, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • 2. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • 3. In small bowl, combine eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix. (Batter will be stiff until you mix in zucchini.)
  • 4. Stir in zucchini, carrots, raisins and nuts. As you continue to mix, it will become the proper consistency as the zucchini lets go of its moisture.
  • 5. Pour batter evenly into 2 well-greased 8½x4 inch loaf pans.
  • 6. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out nearly clean. Cool 10-15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool on wire racks.
  • 7. Makes 2 loaves.

CARROT PINEAPPLE BREAD



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"Carrots paired with pineapple make a moist quick bread with a slightly tropical taste that's a delectable surprise," informs Dorothy Bahlmann of Clarksville, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil; add carrots, pineapple and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; beat into carrot mixture. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ZUCCHINI, APPLE, CARROT RAISIN NUT BREAD



Zucchini, Apple, Carrot Raisin Nut Bread image

Most know I love to play in the kitchen. I combined Zucchini, Apple, Carrot, Raisins, and Walnuts. I reduced the sugar and oil. It came out absolutely delicious. It is not overly sweet. It has just the perfect amount of sugar and oil. The natural sweetness from the apples with the golden raisins makes it quite moist and...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
11/2 tsp cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 c plus 1 tb canola oil
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c zucchini shredded ( about 1 medium zucchini)
1 c chopped apple ( about 1 apple)
1/2-3/4 c raisins
2 medium carrots shredded
1 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Grease and flour a loaf pan. (You may also foil line pan for easy removal. Simply foil on the pan before you grease and flour it. )
  • 2. Grate zucchini with peel. Grate peeled carrots. Dice apple. Place all together in a bowl with nuts. Mix to combine and set aside.
  • 3. In a seperste bowl. mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder , salt and cinnamon together. Set aside.
  • 4. In another bowl. Mix oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla together. Mix on low until smooth.
  • 5. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture. Mix on low speed until combined. Do not over mix.
  • 6. Add in Zucchini, apple, raisins, carrot, and nuts. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • 7. Place in oven at 350°. Bake for approximately one hour., or until pick comes out clean. Remove from oven to cool. when cool. Invert onto a platter. ( if you foil lined baking pans. You don't even need to cool the Loaves. You can plift out of the cans while still hot and then cool)

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Choose fresh, firm carrots for the best flavor and texture. Avoid carrots that are limp or have blemishes.
  • Grate the carrots finely: This will help the carrots distribute evenly throughout the bread and prevent them from becoming too chunky.
  • Use a variety of spices: Carrot bread is a great way to experiment with different spices. Try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or allspice to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking carrot bread is 350°F (175°C). This will help the bread rise evenly and prevent it from becoming too dry.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Carrot bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's also a healthy snack that's packed with nutrients. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a carrot bread recipe that you'll love.

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