Low-Carb Carrot Cake Bread
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Low-Carb Carrot Cake Bread
Description
The recipe begins by optionally preparing vegan cream cheese frosting, soaking cashews overnight for creaminess. The main batter combines coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisked together. Dry ingredients including super fine almond flour, shredded coconut, a sugar-free sweetener, baking powder, and spice blend are folded into the wet mixture along with grated carrot and chopped walnuts for texture and flavor.
The batter is poured into a parchment-lined 9x5 inch loaf pan and baked at 350°F for 45 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. After cooling at least 30 minutes, the bread can be frosted with the optional vegan cream cheese frosting for a creamy, tangy complement to the sweet spice.
This loaf is suitable as a low-carb dessert or snack, offering moistness and sweetness from natural ingredients without traditional flour or sugar. Slices can be served plain or frosted, enjoyed at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 3 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional, pure
- 3 cups almond flour Super Fine
- ⅔ cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 2/3 cup granulated sweetener sugar-free
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger optional
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg optional
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 carrot grated (about 1.5 cups, large
- ½ cup walnut chopped, raw
- Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting optional
Instructions
- If making the Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting, soak the cashews overnight, then follow the instructions to prepare the frosting. Frosting can be made up to 7 days in advance.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the canned coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients (almond flour, shredded coconut, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon. ground ginger, nutmeg, sea salt, grated carrot, and chopped walnuts) and stir until well-combined.
- Transfer the batter to the parchment-lined loaf pan and smooth into an even layer.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on the top and tests clean.
- Allow bread to rest at least 30 minutes before frosting it with cream cheese frosting. Slice and serve!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 10 | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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