Chocolate banana bread with carrot
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This chocolate banana bread with carrot might sound unusual, but it’s absolutely irresistible! hint of carrot is moist, naturally sweet, and packed with fiber and nutrients. It’s naturally sweetened, packed with fiber, and perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast. The addition of grated carrots keeps it moist while adding extra nutrients, making it one of the best healthy banana bread recipes you’ll ever try. This recipe is lower in added sugar and oil compared to traditional banana bread, yet full of chocolate flavour and natural sweetness from bananas, sultanas, and dates. Whether you’re trying to sneak more veggies into your diet or just love a creative bake, this easy chocolate banana bread will become a household favourite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Moist and fluffy – thanks to ripe bananas and grated carrot
- ✅ Naturally sweetened – with honey (or maple syrup) and fruit
- ✅ Wholesome ingredients – oats, wholemeal flour, and no refined sugar
- ✅ Easy to make – perfect for beginner bakers
- ✅ Kid-friendly & lunchbox approved
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
- Freeze slices individually for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots
- 2 large bananas
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan version)
- 2 tsp cinnamon (Ceylon)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup oats
- 1 cup wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup chopped dates
- ½ cup sultanas
- Optional for topping:
- Icing sugar for dusting
- Cream cheese glaze (cream cheese mixed with a little honey)
Instructions
- Grate the carrots and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a loaf tin with parchment paper or use a silicone mould.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the cinnamon, oil, cocoa powder, honey and egg. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder and flour.
- Add the dry mixture to the banana mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, sultanas and chopped dates.
- Tip the mixture into he prepared loaf tin.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with icing sugar or spread cream cheese glaze on top.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Bake - Breakfast - Cakes - Everyday - Snacks
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Afternoon Tea
- Ingredients: - Chocolate - Common Fruits - Dried Fruits - Roots & Bulbs - Whole grains
- Health and Diet: - Healthy - High Fibre - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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