Healthy Carrot Bread

Submitted by LeeDelaino

"I developed this recipe as a healthy treat for my kids--they love it! It could be made a bit sweeter if you prefer by upping the sugar to a full cup."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat opt.)
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Place a square of parchment in bottom of a 9” square or round pan. Brush or spray with oil and dust with flour.
3. In a large bowl combine apple sauce, oil, eggs, yogurt, brown sugar and carrot. Let stand for 10 minutes.
4. In the meantime, combine and sift the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
5. Stir the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture and pour into baking pan.
6. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and top is golden brown.

Reviews

[rndesterre]

I don't mean to be negative but this recipe is awful and I can't recommend it. I followed the instructions exactly and after 40 minutes in the oven, the bread isn't just moist, it's mushy. Try at your own risk.

 

[WI Cheesehead]

I did make a few changes (almost forgot the eggs!) Used kefir for yogurt, so increased sugar to 1 cup. Used 1 1/2 C freshly ground w.w. pastry flour, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt. I had to bake it for 40 minutes and it was still almost too wet underneath. I would leave out the oil and increase my flour to 2 cups next time. Maybe only 1 egg would help too. My 6 yo and I both enjoyed the flavor though. Will try again with the changes.

 

[pegjacobs]

I doubled the recipe, used 3/4 sugar for the entire doubled recipe, and added raisins and walnuts. Moist and delicious!!

 

[ladypit]

We loved it. Very very moist. I used fat free yogurt and it was enjoyed very much for breakfast as well as lunchbox treats.

 

[msdroz]

This was tasty and my toddler loved it, but it took a lot longer to bake than the instructions. I baked for 30 minutes in an electric oven and the toothpick came out clean but once I cut it, parts were still uncooked. I will cook longer next time. Super tasty though!