Quick Carrot Cake Banana Bread
The best quick carrot cake banana bread packed with sweet bananas, fresh carrots, and cozy spices. This soft and flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1½ cups mashed very ripe bananas
½ cup finely grated carrot
½ cup pure maple syrup (or honey or agave nectar)
¼ cup milk of choice or water
¼ cup oil or extra water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
Crushed walnuts or pecans
Shredded coconut
Raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line or lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
flour
baking soda
baking powder
cinnamon
nutmeg (if using)
salt
Set aside.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine:
mashed bananas
grated carrot
maple syrup
milk
oil
vanilla extract
Stir until the mixture is smooth.
Step 4: Combine the Batter
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts, coconut, or raisins.
Avoid overmixing to keep the bread soft and tender.
Step 5: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Extra Moist Texture: Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots.
Healthier Option: Replace oil with unsweetened applesauce.
Add Crunch: Chopped walnuts or pecans add a great carrot-cake style texture.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days.
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