Carrot-Nut Bread

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Carrot-Nut Bread
205 min.
1
2295kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Carrot-Nut Bread! This scrumptious recipe is perfect for those who appreciate the wholesome goodness of vegetarian and dairy-free baking. Imagine the warm aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around and indulge in a slice of this moist, flavorful treat.

Made with an abundance of shredded carrots, this bread not only offers a naturally sweet flavor but also packs a nutritious punch. The addition of coarsely chopped nuts adds a delightful crunch, making each bite a satisfying experience. With a perfect balance of sugar and spices, including ground cinnamon and cloves, this bread is a wonderful way to embrace the comforting flavors of home baking.

Whether you enjoy it as a hearty breakfast, a midday snack, or a delightful dessert, our Carrot-Nut Bread is versatile enough to suit any occasion. It’s easy to prepare, taking just over three hours from start to finish, and can be stored for days, allowing you to savor its deliciousness at your leisure. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a loaf that will not only nourish your body but also warm your heart!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups carrots shredded (3 medium)
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup flour whole wheat
  • 0.3 cup nuts coarsely chopped
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches.
  2. Mix carrots, sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients; pour into pan.
  3. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2295kcal
Protein6.89%
Fat39.46%
Carbs53.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
318.59
Glycemic Load
166.35
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
61.48608696979%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2294.97kcal
114.75%
Fat:103.81g
159.71%
Saturated Fat:16.96g
105.98%
Carbohydrates:317.54g
105.85%
Net Carbohydrates:295.88g
107.59%
Sugar:159.79g
177.55%
Cholesterol:327.36mg
109.12%
Sodium:2280.55mg
99.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.77g
81.55%
Vitamin A:32568.77IU
651.38%
Manganese:6.08mg
304.1%
Selenium:115.63µg
165.19%
Vitamin K:162.96µg
155.2%
Phosphorus:997.55mg
99.75%
Vitamin B1:1.42mg
94.9%
Fiber:21.66g
86.65%
Folate:307.31µg
76.83%
Vitamin B2:1.23mg
72.25%
Vitamin B3:13.67mg
68.35%
Iron:12.22mg
67.89%
Calcium:671.14mg
67.11%
Magnesium:263.9mg
65.98%
Vitamin E:8.94mg
59.61%
Copper:1.13mg
56.67%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.71%
Zinc:6.02mg
40.14%
Potassium:1397.12mg
39.92%
Vitamin B5:3.27mg
32.69%
Vitamin C:11.51mg
13.95%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
13.05%
Vitamin D:1.76µg
11.73%