This simple carrot bread recipe is packed with sweet cinnamon and carrots. It makes an absolutely wonderful healthy breakfast!

Healthy carrot loaf cake

Soft, moist, and flavorful, the classic carrot bread is everything you could ever wish for in a wholesome homemade baked good.

Kids and adults both love the delicious cake-like texture, and the recipe is freezer friendly too. It’s a great option for weekend breakfast meal prep.

If you find yourself with leftovers (which is highly doubtful, given the deliciousness of this carrot loaf), just slice and freeze for instant happiness on a rainy day.

Also make these Applesauce Muffins

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Homemade carrot quick bread recipes
Carrot Raisin Bread: Stir two thirds cup of raisins in with the dry ingredients.

Carrot Zucchini Bread: Replace up to one fourth cup of the shredded carrot with shredded zucchini instead. For best texture, do not replace more than a fourth cup.

Carrot Pineapple Bread: Replace up to half of the shredded carrot with diced pineapple. Be sure to drain very well if using canned pineapple.

Chocolate Chip Carrot Bread: Stir up to a cup of regular size or mini chocolate chips into the carrot loaf before baking. You can also add a handful of shredded coconut.

Or make this popular Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Carrot bread ingredients

You will need flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, pure vanilla extract, salt, sweete...