Stop Buying Store Loaves! Make This Healthy Carrot Banana Bread

by The Healthy Lab — ★★★★★ Leave a review

What happens when carrot cake and banana bread get married? You get the most moist, indulgent, perfectly spiced loaf — with zero refined sugar, zero butter, and absolutely no guilt!

Bananas sweeten it naturally while grated carrots add natural moisture and essential nutrients. Pure maple syrup and warm ground cinnamon bring out all the comforting bakery-style flavors.

This loaf is so soft and flavorful that your whole family will be asking for seconds — without ever realizing it’s wholesome! Slice and enjoy warm with a dollop of cinnamon vanilla yogurt frosting on top.

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Healthy Carrot Banana Bread

by The Healthy Lab | ★★★★★

A naturally sweetened, butter-free quick bread blending fresh carrots and ripe bananas. High fiber and meal prep friendly!

Makes

~10 slices

Prep Time

10 min

Bake Time

50 min

Total Time

1 hr

Equipment

🥣 Large mixing bowl & fork/masher
🍞 Standard loaf tin
📄 Parchment paper
🥕 Box grater

Ingredients

Scale:

Instructions

1

Preheat & Line: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a standard loaf tin with parchment paper and set aside.
2

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Add the finely grated carrot, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3

Fold Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the self-raising flour and ground cinnamon using a spatula. Mix just until combined — do not overmix to keep the bread light and fluffy.
4

Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5

Frost & Serve: Let cool completely. In a small bowl, stir together vanilla yogurt, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Spread over the cooled loaf, sprinkle chopped pecans on top, slice into 10 pieces, and enjoy!

Notes & Tips

🍌 Overripe Bananas: Use heavily spotted or dark bananas — they provide the highest natural sweetness and mash easily.
🥕 Finely Grated Carrots: Grate carrots on the fine side of a box grater. Do not squeeze liquid out, as it adds moistness to the crumb.
🌡️ Avoid Overbaking: Start checking at 45 minutes. The center should spring back gently when pressed.
❄️ Freezer Meal Prep: Slice cooled bread and wrap individual slices in cling film. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw or toast as needed!

Nutrition per slice

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~185

Calories

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Protein

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28g

Carbs

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Fat

Nutritional values are estimates only and may vary based on exact ingredients used.