When two good things come together, great things happen. You’re about to fall in love with this carrot cake banana bread topped with a creamy maple icing.
This Carrot Cake Banana Bread is about to steal your heart. Picture the perfect banana bread (mine?????), and the best parts of carrot cake coming together to make the world’s most delicious cake. Or bread. I don’t care what you call it, just make it.
The thing about this recipe is you can make it as simple or fancy as you like. Not into frosting? Leave it off! Have a special occasion? Turn it into a double layered cake! Wanna add walnuts? Go for it! YOU DO YOU. 
I chose to keep it as simple as possible because that’s just how I roll. Pour it into loaf pans, slap on some frosting and call it day. Omgeeeeeee that cream cheese maple frosting is so speaking to me right now.
Click here for the cream cheese maple frosting recipe!
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Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Maple Icing
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: Makes 2 loaves 1x
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Moist and delicious, this carrot cake banana bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert. The maple icing adds a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups (178 ml) avocado oil
- 1 cups (237 ml) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups (473 ml) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cups (237 ml) shredded carrots
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) full fat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the oil, sugar, and eggs until thoroughly combined and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, being careful not to over-mix.
- In the same bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the carrots, yogurt, milk, vanilla, and hemp hearts, and whisk until well combined.
- Add the banana mixture to the large bowl with the flour mixture and mix until evenly incorporated using a spatula.
- Pour batter equally into two greased loaf pans.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350°F (177°C), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before adding the frosting.
- Cream Cheese Maple Frosting
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- To prevent the bread from drying out, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- If you don’t have hemp hearts, substitute with chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add nuts to the Carrot Cake Banana Bread?
Yes, feel free to add walnuts or your favorite nuts to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
What should I do if I don’t want to use the cream cheese maple frosting?
You can leave the frosting off entirely or substitute it with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
How should I store leftover Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Maple Icing?
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze individual slices for longer storage.
