Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this moist and flavorful Carrot Apple Bread. Packed with grated carrots, chopped apples, and warm spices, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped or grated apple (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in carrots and apples.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread stays moist for days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Try adding raisins or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Delicious when served warm with butter or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
