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carrot apple bread

This fresh and moist carrot apple bread combines the flavors of sweet apples and grated carrots in a hearty loaf perfect for breakfast or snack time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.33 cup liquid coconut oil canola or vegetable may be substituted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup sour cream lite or Greek yogurt as substitute
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.75 cup grated carrots about 1 large peeled, trimmed
  • 0.75 cup grated apples about 1 medium unpeeled Fuji or similar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and lightly flour, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, sugars, oil, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and mix gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots and apples gently.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  6. Bake for approximately 50 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.