Carrot Cake Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) spelt flour
- 3/4 cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (64 g) coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (165 g) shredded carrots (about 3 large carrots)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened fortified nondairy milk of choice (almond, hemp, rice, etc.)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (61 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Meyer Lemon Glaze (optional):
- One 12.3-oz (349-g) package lite firm silken tofu
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) + 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp fresh Meyer lemon juice (can substitute regular lemon juice, if needed)
- 1 tsp Meyer lemon zest (can substitute regular lemon zest, if needed)
Instructions:
- Read through recipe and put all ingredients in your work area before starting your prep.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, place spelt flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Mix to combine. Gently fold in carrots, nondairy milk, maple syrup, applesauce, oil, flaxseeds, vanilla and vinegar. Mix until just combined.
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Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes, or until lightly golden at the edges and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and let cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
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While the loaf is cooling, make the glaze, if using. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S blade, place tofu, maple syrup, vanilla and lemon juice. Process until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer from food processor to a small bowl. Mix in lemon zest and set aside until ready to use.
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Once loaf is cool, spread glaze evenly on top of the loaf (you will have extra glaze leftover). Alternatively, you can glaze individual slices when ready to serve. The Carrot Cake Loaf is also delicious on its own, without the optional glaze. Cut loaf into 8 slices.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
247 calories, 8.2 g total fat, 1.1 g saturated fat, 1.5 g polyunsaturated fat, 5.2 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 437 mg sodium, 187 mg potassium, 40.6 g total carbohydrates, 3.4 g fiber, 19.2 g sugar, 4 g protein, 6% calcium, 9% iron
