Apple-Carrot Bread

Name: Apple-Carrot Bread
Prep time: PTM
Cook time: PTM

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A sweet bread for breakfast, snack time or dessert

Servings: 10
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Cost per serving: 32¢
Storage: 4 days in the fridge. Can be frozen.
Kitchen tools: Measuring cups and spoons, grater, cutting board, sharp knife, vegetable peeler or small sharp knife, 9 x 5-inch bread pan, parchment paper (or oil), small bowl, wooden spoon, large bowl, spatula, fork
This original recipe was developed by Extenso—the Université de Montréal reference centre on human nutrition

Ingredients

375 ml (1½ cup) whole-wheat flour
10 ml (2 tsp) ground cinnamon
10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder
2.5 ml (½ tsp) baking soda
2.5 ml (½ tsp) salt
125 ml (½ cup) canola oil
250 ml (1 cup) brown sugar
2 eggs
80 ml (1/3 cup) milk
375 ml (1½ cup) carrots, peeled and grated (1 to 2 carrots)
1 apple, peeled and grated

Preparation

1. Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Oil a bread pan or cover with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, add the oil, brown sugar and eggs and mix with a fork.

4. Add the milk, carrots and apple and mix a little more.

Variation: You can add nuts, raisins or dried cranberries.

5. Add the flour mixture and stir together gently with a spatula until the preparation has a smooth and even texture. Pour into the bread pan.

6. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the top is brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.