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Paleo Carrot Cake Banana Bread Recipe

A perfect marriage of classic banana bread and carrot cake that is nutritious! This almond flour carrot cake banana bread recipe is a great source of protein and healthy fats, full of wholesome ingredients!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas about 1.5 cups when mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 Tbsp (45ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (8 oz) finely ground almond flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup (5.6 oz) unsweetened shredded coconut plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 large carrot grated (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts plus more for sprinkling on top

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add the first 8 ingredients (bananas through sea salt) to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Note: If you don't have a powerful blender, simply mash the bananas in a mixing bowl first, then mix all of the ingredients in the mixing bowl.
  3. Use a rubber spatula to fold the remaining four ingredients into the batter (shredded coconut through walnuts) until well-combined.
  4. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle with additional shredded coconut and walnuts if desired. Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil and bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil from the loaf pan and bake for another 10 to 20 minutes, or until the bread tests clean. A great way of testing whether or not quick bread is fully cooked is by inserting a digital thermometer in the center of the bread. If the thermometer reads 190 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the bread is cooked through.
  5. Allow bread to cool at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 12 Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 12
Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.