Carrot Walnut Bread
Nutrient-Packed Delight: Carrot Walnut Bread
Carrot Walnut Bread is a delightful treat that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also nourishes your body with essential nutrients. Packed with the goodness of carrots and walnuts, this recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional bread without compromising on flavor. Let’s dive into the kitchen and whip up a batch of this delicious and nutritious bread!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups whole wheat flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
– 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Slivered almonds for topping
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set it aside.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Grate Carrots:
Peel and grate the carrots finely. Add the grated carrots to the wet ingredients and mix well.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in Walnuts:
Add the chopped walnuts to the batter and fold them in gently. Walnuts add a delightful crunch and a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
7. Bake:
Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Enjoy:
Allow the carrot walnut bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and enjoy a slice of this nutrient-packed delight!
Health Benefits:
– Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, promoting healthy vision and immune function.– Walnuts provide omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart health and brain function.
– Whole wheat flour adds fiber, aiding digestion and promoting a feeling of fullness.
Indulge your taste buds while nourishing your body with this Healthy Carrot Walnut Bread. It’s a perfect balance of sweetness and wholesomeness, making it an ideal treat for breakfast or a guilt-free snack. Try this recipe today and savor the goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- - 1 teaspoon baking powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- - 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set it aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Grate Carrots: Peel and grate the carrots finely. Add the grated carrots to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Walnuts: Add the chopped walnuts to the batter and fold them in gently. Walnuts add a delightful crunch and a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
- Top with slivered almonds
- Bake: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the carrot walnut bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and enjoy a slice of this nutrient-packed delight!
