Healthy Carrot Bread

Elevate your home-baking game with this **Healthy Carrot Bread**—a wholesome twist on a classic comfort treat! Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, fresh grated carrots, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. The addition of Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce keeps every slice tender while cutting down on unhealthy fat, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg give it a cozy aroma that's irresistible. Optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts and shredded coconut add a delightful texture and boost of flavor if you're feeling adventurous. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make carrot bread is a delicious, guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into a balanced lifestyle. Make it ahead, enjoy it fresh, or store it for meal-prep goodness all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Carrots, grated
• 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped (optional)
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Add the unsweetened applesauce, plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots. If using, gently fold in the walnuts and shredded coconut.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1307.5 grams (1307.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2211

Total Fat 64.60g	83%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 384mg	128%
Sodium 3446mg	150%
Total Carbohydrate 364.80g	133%
Dietary Fiber 52.80g	189%
Total Sugars 150.30g
Protein 72.40g	145%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 536mg	41%
Iron 16mg	86%
Potassium 3313mg	70%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.0%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 62.6%