With the perfect balance of sweetness and a touch of warm cinnamon spice, homemade Carrot Bread is a pure treat. Basic ingredients and freshly shredded carrots create a simple, yet flavorful, superbly moist bread that’s delicious down to the last crumb. You will be making this super easy, freezer-friendly recipe over and over again!
Almost all of us have tried a slice of pumpkin or zucchini bread, but carrot bread?–Not as many, and that’s a shame!
In many ways, carrot bread is a fusion of those two more popular bread recipes. It has the moistness of both, the color, sweetness and spice of pumpkin bread, and the shredded veggie aspect of zucchini bread.
Carrot bread deserves a boost in popularity because it can definitely hold its own against the best of them. It’s a lot like carrot cake in taste, but healthier for you (especially since there’s no frosting). It’s also less involved to make, making it a great make ahead breakfast option that you can feel good about.
This moist carrot bread recipe is perfect for spring or fall due to its orange hues and hint of spice. It makes a great addition to Easter brunch and fits right in at the dessert table at Thanksgiving.
Why You’ll Love It
| Easy quick bread recipe- This one bowl recipe strives for simplicity with great flavor. You simply shred the carrots, mix them with the other ingredients and bake the carrot bread in a loaf pan. Easy-peasy and no yeast involved. Uses basic pantry staples- This recipe has very simple ingredients that are most likely already in your fridge and pantry. Keeps well- Keep it wrapped in your pantry to enjoy for up to 5 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months! |
Ingredients for Homemade Carrot Bread
For a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card below
- eggs- for moistness and binding purposes
- sugar- sweetness to accentuate the carrots
- vegetable oil- yes, there is oil in this recipe for richness, but I promise not too much
- flour
- baking powder, baking soda, & salt- leavening agents
- finely shredded carrots- choose fresh carrots for extra moistness and flavor
Click here for a list of equipment needed for this recipe.
- measuring cups
- measuring spoon
- large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- sturdy wooden spoon
- rubber spatula
- mixing spoon
- vegetable shredder or cheese grater
- loaf pan, lined with parchment paper (for easy removal)
- wire cooling rack
How to Make Carrot Bread
For a more detailed set of instructions, see the printable recipe card below.
- Beat eggs, sugar and oil in large mixing bowl until just blended.
- Mix the dry ingredients together; add to the egg mixture in intervals.
- Stir in shredded carrots.
- Bake in a loaf pan for 70-80 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes; transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Helpful Tips for this Recipe
- Spoon flour into the measuring cup and gently level off (rather than packing) for more accurate measuring and best results.
- Once the mixture is blended, do not overbeat, which can change the consistency of the bread.
- Lining the loaf pan with parchment paper makes it much easier to remove the bread from the pan.
Storing Carrot Quick Bread
Wrap carrot bread in foil and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Because this is a moist bread, it’s best not to refrigerate.
Homemade carrot bread is very freezer-friendly. Wrap individual slices or the whole loaf in parchment or wax paper and place in freezer safe packaging for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge when ready to enjoy again.
What to Serve with Carrot Bread
- Carrot bread is perfect for breakfast and brunch. It pairs so well with coffee and tea!
- For an excellent carrot cake recipe, check out Carrot Bundt Cake.
- Other favorite breakfast goodies include Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake, Make Ahead Monkey Bread, Cranberry Coffee Cake Muffins, and White Chocolate Cranberry Bread.
Carrot Bread
Description
With the perfect balance of sweetness and a touch of warm cinnamon spice, homemade Carrot Bread is a pure treat. Basic ingredients and freshly shredded carrots create a simple, yet flavorful, superbly moist bread that's delicious down to the last crumb. You will be making this super easy, freezer-friendly recipe over and over again!
Carrot Bread
How to Make Carrot Bread:
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Beat eggs, sugar and oil in large mixing bowl with a hand mixer on low until just blended.
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In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the egg mixture in intervals, mixing with a wooden spoon after each addition.
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Stir in shredded carrots; mix until blended.
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Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour batter into pan. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 70-80 minutes, or until center springs back when lightly pressed with fingertip.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes; then transfer to wire rack by lifting the parchment paper to cool completely (at least 1 hour) before slicing.
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Wrap carrot bread in foil and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Because this is a moist bread, it's best not to refrigerate.
Homemade carrot bread is very freezer-friendly. Wrap individual slices or the whole loaf in parchment or wax paper and place in freezer safe packaging for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge when ready to enjoy again.
Note
- Spoon flour into your measuring cup and gently level off (rather than packing) for more accurate measuring and best results.
- Once the mixture is blended, do not overbeat, which can change the consistency of the bread.
- Lining the loaf pan with parchment paper makes it much easier to remove the bread from the pan.
