Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Get ready to indulge in the best of both worlds with Carrot Cake Banana Bread – a moist, flavorful treat that combines the warmth of spiced carrot cake with the sweetness of ripe bananas. 🍌🥕🍰

Why You’ll Love It:
This isn’t just any banana bread – it’s a deliciously moist fusion of two beloved classics! The sweet, nutty banana bread base is elevated with grated carrots, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg, giving you that rich, cozy carrot cake flavor you crave. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and irresistibly tender – a true dessert lover’s dream!

A Flavor Explosion in Every Bite:
Every slice offers a heavenly mix of bananas and carrots, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla creating a comforting, home style flavor profile. Add in a handful of nuts (or even raisins) and a drizzle of cream cheese frosting if you’re feeling extra indulgent, and you’ve got a treat that’s sure to impress.

Perfectly Moist & Hearty:
Thanks to the bananas and carrots, this bread is incredibly moist and soft, making each bite a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience. It’s hearty without being heavy, so you can enjoy it any time of day – breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Easy to Make & Perfect for Any Occasion:
This Carrot Cake Banana Bread is incredibly easy to whip up, and you don’t need any special occasion to enjoy it! Whether you’re hosting a brunch, treating yourself to a little indulgence, or looking to use up some ripe bananas, this recipe is your new go-to.

A Twist on Two Classics:
Why choose between carrot cake and banana bread when you can have both? The fusion of the two is the ultimate comfort food – rich, spiced, and absolutely irresistible. One bite, and you’ll never look at banana bread the same way again!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup spelt flour or all purpose flour, 180 g

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 75 g

• 1/2 cup mashed banana, 105 g

• 3/4 cup plant-based milk, 177 mL, such as almond or cashew

• 2 teaspoons vanilla

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 25 g

• 1 cup grated carrot, 90 g

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Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C) and line a standard-sized loaf pan (approx. 8.5 x 4 inches) with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and pinch of salt.
• Now add all the wet ingredients, banana puree, milk, vanilla and the apple cider vinegar and mix well until all the flour is wetted.
• Fold in the grated carrots and the chopped walnuts and mix until combined.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Let cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

If you’re craving a warm, spiced, and utterly delicious baked good, Carrot Cake Banana Bread is your answer. One slice, and you’ll be hooked! 😍🍞✨