Carrot Banana Bread Recipe
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Carrot Banana Bread

By: Beulah Starkweather 
"I received this from my mother-in-law and it's become my favorite banana bread recipe. The carrots add a special touch."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (76)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine oil and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with bananas. Stir in carrots and pecans. Transfer to a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by 3water   view full review
I made this bread today and it came out really moist. I decrease the sugar by a quarter,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Kellygrrrl   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. I was looking for a way to use up extra carrots - and I also had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by maddison   view full review
Absolutely delicious.I added 1tbsp of rolled oats instead of nuts as I was making this for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by rachel ranee   view full review
I loved this one, but make a few changes. I used half white and half brown sugar, and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by jessie l   view full review
i made this bread and it came out great! i put in a 1 1/2 cups of bananas (because i had that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by Space Mom   view full review
This turned out great. We left out the nuts and made muffins instead of bread. This makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by Liz   view full review
My family loved this recipe. My 2-year-old is going through a very picky stage, yet he ate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by Amy   view full review
Oh my, this is a perfect recipe if you are looking to use up your ripe bananas. I absolutely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Susan   view full review
This is a tasty, moisty bread and a great base recipe that is easy to modify. I fel it needed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by Jennie   view full review
This is a great recipe. I made it as is -- except I added oats in place of nuts, as some...

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