Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- For glaze: 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, grated carrots, eggs, honey, and oil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Let bread cool for 15 minutes, then spread glaze over the top.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for extra sweetness.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or leave nuts out for a nut-free version.
- Serves best when slightly cooled but still moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg