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A loaf of carrot oat bread bread is sliced with a knife on a cutting board.

Wholesome Carrot Oat Bread

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Carrot oat bread is a moist, hearty, and wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with simple ingredients, it’s easy to bake—no mixer needed! A great way to use up extra carrots and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Western
Keyword carrot bread, carrot loaf cake, carrot oat bread, carrot oat cake, oat, quick bread, rolled oats, sweet bread, wholesome
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 410

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (120g) flour
  • 1-1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) oil
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cup (360ml) shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (90g) old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped walnut optional
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) dried dates or raisins optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease a 8x4 loaf pan and set it aside.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla and mix well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the oil mixture and stir a few strokes. Fold in the carrots, 1/2 cup rolled oats, walnuts and dates (if using) just until everything is combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of rolled oats on top. Bake it in the preheated oven for 1 hr or until a tester comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wired rack before you slice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1689IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg