Carrot Nut Bread recipe – 104 calories
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded (approx 3 medium)
1/4 cup nuts, coarsely chopped (optional)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the carrots, eggs, oil and sugar with a spoon.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients; pour into the pan.
4. Bake for about 50-60 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean).
5. Let cool for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides of loaf from the pan; remove from the pan to a wire rack.
6. Cool completely (about 2 hours) before slicing.
7. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 10 days.
Servings: 20
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 104
Calories from fat: 38
Total fat: 4.3g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Total carbs: 15.4g
Protein: 1.8g
