CHOCOLATE CHIP CARROT BREAD

Chocolate Chip Carrot Bread image

My family likes sweet breads, and this loaf incorporates many of their favorite ingredients. I'm a former newspaper food columnist, and coming up with flavorful recipes that are a little out-of-the-ordinary is a favorite pastime.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs
3/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, orange juice, oil and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots and chocolate chips. , Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.