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Sliced carrot cake banana bread loaf on wooden cutting board showing moist texture with visible orange carrot pieces
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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

This Carrot Cake Banana Bread is the perfect fusion of two classic favorites—moist banana bread and spiced carrot cake. Packed with shredded carrots, ripe bananas, warm spices, and a hint of crunch from walnuts, it’s a wholesome and flavorful treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-Ins
  • 1 cup carrots freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped, optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra indulgence, top the cooled bread with cream cheese frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 245
 Total Fat: 8.5g
 Saturated Fat: 1.2g
 Cholesterol: 31mg
 Sodium: 185mg
 Total Carbohydrates: 42g
 Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
 Sugars: 24g
 Protein: 4.2g
 Vitamin A: 85% DV
 Potassium: 285mg
 Iron: 1.4mg