Delish Apple Banana Carrot Bread

Hey there, fellow kitchen adventurers! So, you know how sometimes life throws you those magical unicorn moments where you manage to get fruits and veggies into one deliciously sneaky loaf? Enter: Delish Apple Banana Carrot Bread. Yep, you read that right! It’s the ultimate bread-meets-breakfast-meets-dessert scenario. Bites of sweet apple, mashed bananas, and just the right sprinkle of carrots all come together, resulting in a slice of absolute heaven. Perfect for those “I’m gonna cram everything good into one bite” kinda days.

Ahh, this bread. It’s more or less become a staple in our little circus (I mean household). My husband—a taste-tester professional in my mind—is obsessed with it! Pretty sure he’s secretly hoping I’ll swap all our meals for this bread. Last week, my youngest decided this magical loaf was the only acceptable breakfast, lunch, and snacktime munchie. Hey, when you find something they willingly eat without the theatrical, dramatic gags, you run with it, right?

Why You’ll Love This Delish Apple Banana Carrot Bread

1. It feels like dessert but it’s got all these hidden veggies, so win-win.
2. It’s like that surprise party where everyone you love is in one room — apples, bananas, carrots! Why, yes please.
3. Even if you burn things regularly (like I may or may not do), this one’s surprisingly tough to mess up!

How to Make It

Alright, so this isn’t rocket science, it’s making bread! You can do this. Mash up those bananas—don’t worry if they’re doing that brown spot thing. Totally normal. Mix in some love (okay, it’s apples and shredded carrots), you know the drill. And, oh, maybe get your flour and sugar all cozy in a bowl like old friends meeting up after a pandemic. Just don’t overmix! It’ll be our little secret that folds make for fluffy bread. Toss everything into the oven and wait for your house to smell like a bakery visit on a crisp Sunday morning. No promises against drooling.

Ingredient Notes

– Bananas: Look for the ones getting all freckly—you know you’ve got some lounging around just asking to be baked.
– Apples: The crunchier, the better. Adds that zesty, sweet punch that makes others wonder what your secret is.
– Carrots: Shredded little nuggets of health that can’t hide. Best not to accidentally leave these out or it’s just banana apple bread (still yum though).

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat oven because, duh.
2. Mash bananas until they’re unrecognizable from their original yellow pod.
3. Mix in shredded carrots and apples with the mashed bananas.
4. Grab a separate bowl for your dry ingredients. Let them mingle.
5. Gently fold wet and dry together like they’re secret pen pals.
6. Pour into a floured loaf pan.
7. Bake and let the magic happen until golden and, frankly, irresistible.

What to Serve It With

Toast up a slice with a smidge of butter or cream cheese, if you’re feeling fancy. Coffee loves keeping it company, too.

Tips & Mistakes

Don’t overmix (I know, I know), or it’ll be denser than my family when I tell them dinner’s ready. Also, trust your nose—if it smells done, it probably is!

Storage Tips

Leftovers? Is that even a thing? But really, toss it in an airtight container—or wrap it in tin foil if we’re being real—and leave it out on the counter or fridge, depending on how soon you’ll devour it. Cold slice for breakfast? I’m not judging!

Variations and Substitutions

Feeling creative? Swap honey instead of sugar if you’re channeling that bee prodigy. Run out of carrots? (Been there.) Skip ’em, or throw in zucchini instead. Seriously, this bread is forgiving like your grandmother judging your new hairstyle choices.

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Delish Apple Banana Carrot Bread

This moist and flavorful bread combines apples, bananas, and carrots for a healthy twist on a classic treat. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.25 cup brown sugar
• ▢ 2 ripe bananas mashed
• ▢ 1 medium apple peeled and grated
• ▢ 1 cup shredded carrots
• ▢ 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
• In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, grated apple, shredded carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This bread stays fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature and tastes even better the next day. Wrap tightly to retain moisture.