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Dairy Free Carrot Cake Banana Bread

A healthy dessert combining ripe bananas, spices, and carrots for a delightful and moist banana bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated carrots (optional)
  • Chopped nuts or raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl, then mix in the grated carrots, maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy.