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Carrot-Apple Bread

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A moist and spiced loaf made with grated apple and carrot, perfect for brunch or afternoon snacks.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, in liquid state can be substituted with canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream lite is fine; Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt optional and to taste
Fruits and Vegetables
  • 3/4 cup grated carrots (about 1 large peeled and trimmed carrot)
  • 3/4 cup grated apples (1 medium unpeeled Fuji or similar apple)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg until frothy. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar; whisk until combined.
  3. Whisk in the liquid coconut oil, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined — don’t overmix.
  7. Fold in the grated carrots and grated apple until evenly distributed. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy from the fruit and veg.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
  2. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Best served slightly warm with salted butter or cream cheese. It can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. For variations, consider adding nuts, lemon zest, or reducing sugar.
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