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Apple Carrot Cake Loaf: Healthy Dessert Bread Recipe

This healthy carrot apple bread is a moist and wholesome dessert loaf that combines the natural sweetness of carrots and apples with warming spices. Made with wholesome and nutritious ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or satisfying dessert. This apple carrot cake loaf is great way to enjoy a sweet and satisfying treat that nourishes your body while satisfying your taste buds!
Course Dessert, Snack
Keyword carrot apple bread
Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 6 hours
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 medium bowl
  • 1 hand mixer
  • 1 standard 9 x 5 loaf pan
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 plate or plastic wrap to cover large bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole grain einkorn flour (or about 2 1/2 cups regular whole wheat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 2/3 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup peeled and diced sweet apples
  • 3/4 cup peeled and grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • Add flour, salt, and baking soda to a large bowl and combine.
  • Add eggs, coconut sugar, coconut oil or butter, and yogurt to a medium bowl and combine with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and combine with a stirring utensil.
  • ​Cover bowl and let rest at room temperature for about 6 hours.
  • After 6 hours, fold diced apples and shredded carrots into batter.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Turn batter into prepared loaf pan, and evenly spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake on the center rack for about 1 hour. The loaf is ready when it is slightly golden brown on top, and when a knife or toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. This will ensure the center cooks through.
  • It's best to remove from the loaf pan using the parchment paper when cooling, and setting on a wire rack to cool.  Otherwise too much moisture may collect on the bottom and may be a bit soggy.
  • Let cool for 45 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy slightly warm or at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!