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Healthier Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Healthier Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

This Healthier Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting combines wholesome ingredients for a deliciously moist treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat flour)
  • 0.5 cups quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 medium very ripe bananas (mashed, about ¾ cup)
  • 0.5 cups coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil (or any oil or melted butter/vegan butter)
  • 0.25 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 heaping cup shredded carrots (about 2 large carrots)
  • 0.33 cups almond or coconut milk
  • 0.33 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (for topping)

Optional Add-ins

  • 0.5 cups raisins
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

For the Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened, reduced fat if desired)
  • 0.33 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, quick oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mashed banana, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined and creamy. Add in applesauce and almond milk, then fold in carrots. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined -- DO NOT OVERMIX. Gently fold in melted coconut oil and ¼ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans, plus the raisins and coconut (if using).
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean with a few crumbs attached.
  • Remove from oven and place pan on wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan and place on wire rack to finish cooling completely.
  • To make cinnamon cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and cinnamon together on medium speed for a minute or until smooth. Spread over cooled bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans. Cut into 10-12 slices and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Banana Bread, carrot cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, healthier dessert
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