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Spiced Carrot Walnut Banana Bread

A moist and warmly spiced banana bread with grated carrots and crunchy walnuts, perfect for fall baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare loaf pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Mix bananas, carrots, butter, and sugars.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients and walnuts.
  6. Bake 50–60 minutes until done.
  7. Cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast walnuts before adding to batter.