Description
This delicious Carrot Apple Bread combines the natural sweetness of grated carrots and chopped apples with warm cinnamon and a moist texture. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a comforting snack, this quick bread is easy to prepare and bakes into a tender loaf with a fragrant aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruit
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped apples
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until well combined and slightly fluffy. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is smooth.
- Add Carrots and Apples: Stir the grated carrots and chopped apples into the wet mixture until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bread.
- Fill Pan and Smooth: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- You can substitute apples with pears for a different fruity flavor.
- For added texture, consider folding in ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
