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Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Maple Icing


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  • Author: Laney Schwartz
  • 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

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  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the oil, sugar, and eggs until thoroughly combined and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, being careful not to over-mix.
  5. In the same bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the carrots, yogurt, milk, vanilla, and hemp hearts, and whisk until well combined.
  6. Add the banana mixture to the large bowl with the flour mixture and mix until evenly incorporated using a spatula.
  7. Pour batter equally into two greased loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350°F (177°C), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool completely before adding the frosting.
  10. 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