Lemony Carrot-Walnut Bread

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Lemony Carrot-Walnut Bread
160 min.
16
202kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Lemony Carrot-Walnut Bread! This scrumptious recipe is not only vegetarian and dairy-free, but it also brings a burst of flavor and nutrition to your table. Imagine the sweet and tangy notes of fresh lemon harmonizing with the earthy sweetness of carrots, all beautifully complemented by the crunch of walnuts. Each slice is a perfect balance of moistness and texture, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert.

What sets this bread apart is its unique combination of wholesome ingredients, including fiber-rich bran cereal and the zesty kick of lemon juice and peel. The addition of pumpkin pie spice adds a warm, aromatic touch that will fill your kitchen with an inviting fragrance as it bakes. With a preparation time of just over two hours, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it when you take that first bite of this delightful loaf.

Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a brunch gathering or simply want to indulge in a healthy homemade treat, this Lemony Carrot-Walnut Bread is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-bran cereal 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 14.5 oz carrots drained sliced canned
  •  eggs 
  • 2.7 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  2. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor). Set aside.
  3. In large bowl, mash carrots with fork. With electric mixer on low speed, beat in reserved carrot liquid, lemon peel, lemon juice, oil and eggs until blended.
  4. Beat in flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt until blended. Stir in crushed cereal and walnuts. Spoon batter into pan.
  5. Bake about 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein8.32%
Fat29.3%
Carbs62.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.79
Glycemic Load
20.21
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.76086968961%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.25mg
Hesperetin
0.74mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:201.7kcal
10.09%
Fat:6.94g
10.67%
Saturated Fat:1.04g
6.49%
Carbohydrates:33.23g
11.08%
Net Carbohydrates:29.94g
10.89%
Sugar:11.81g
13.12%
Cholesterol:20.46mg
6.82%
Sodium:164.84mg
7.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.44g
8.87%
Vitamin A:4425.06IU
88.5%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.83%
Vitamin B6:0.77mg
38.73%
Folate:126.41µg
31.6%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.92%
Vitamin B12:1.14µg
19.03%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.17%
Selenium:9.59µg
13.7%
Phosphorus:133.55mg
13.35%
Iron:2.38mg
13.25%
Fiber:3.3g
13.19%
Vitamin B3:2.4mg
11.99%
Vitamin K:10.21µg
9.72%
Magnesium:35.94mg
8.99%
Copper:0.17mg
8.35%
Zinc:1.12mg
7.48%
Calcium:72.55mg
7.26%
Vitamin C:4.91mg
5.95%
Potassium:194.9mg
5.57%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.17%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.35%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.4%