How to Make Mom's Carrot Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something special about homemade baked goods, especially when they come from a treasured family recipe. Mom’s Carrot Banana Bread is one such recipe that has been passed down through the generations, bringing joy and comfort to countless family gatherings and special occasions.

This delicious and moist bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the earthy flavor of carrots, resulting in a unique and delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. T...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 4x8-inch loaf pans.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Beat brown sugar and butter together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir flour mixture, alternating with bananas, into creamed butter mixture just until batter is mixed; fold in carrots and walnuts. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    298 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 241mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 221mg