HEALTHY CARROT BREAD

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I developed this recipe as a healthy treat for my kids--they love it! It could be made a bit sweeter if you prefer by upping the sugar to a full cup.

Provided by LeeDelaino

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 tablespoons oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat opt.)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Place a square of parchment in bottom of a 9" square or round pan. Brush or spray with oil and dust with flour.
  • In a large bowl combine apple sauce, oil, eggs, yogurt, brown sugar and carrot. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, combine and sift the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture and pour into baking pan.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 715.5, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 28.5, Protein 5.8

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