Description
A soft and cozy quick bread made with sweet grated carrots, hearty oats, and warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a comforting treat with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the oats and milk and let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the grated carrots.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients and softened oat mixture to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Raisins or dried cranberries can be added for sweetness.
Substitute melted butter for oil for a richer flavor.
Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze slices for up to 2 months and reheat in the microwave or toaster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
