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Healthy Carrot Cake Banana Bread
This healthy carrot banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup, creating a moist, tender breakfast loaf that is as fluffy as it is delicious! Additional wholesome ingredients include shredded carrots, olive oil, and Greek yogurt to make this a truly all natural carrot banana bread recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1/2 c maple syrup* (or honey)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 c shredded carrot
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 c Greek yogurt
- 2 c all purpose flour (sub: gluten free oat flour, if gluten free)
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp allspice (optional)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking flour
- Pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a large fork or wooden spoon to mix together the mashed banana, olive oil, and maple syrup.When mashing the banana, I find that a potato masher works great for this step!
- Add the eggs, and mix in until fully incorporated. Then, mix in the shredded carrot and vanilla.
- Now, gently fold in the Greek yogurt until no streaks of yogurt remain.
- Sift in the flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda, baking flour, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients until incorporated, but be careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top so it’s flat.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and enjoying!
Notes
As written, this carrot banana bread is not very sweet. If you prefer a sweeter bread, add an additional 1/4 c - 1/2 c of maple syrup, or honey.