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No Sugar Added, Walnut-Dates Carrot Bread

No Sugar Added Walnut Dates Carrot Bread
Yields4 Servings
DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins
 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
 1 tsp Baking Powder
 ½ tsp Baking Soda
 ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder
 ¼ cup WalnutsFinely Chopped
 ¼ cup DatesFinely Chopped
 ¼ cup Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
 ¼ cup Medium Ripe Banana
 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
 ¼ cup CarrotsShredded
 Cooking Oil Spray
1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.

2

In a medium size mixing bowl add all the dry ingredients, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, chopped walnuts, and dates, mix well and keep it aside.

3

In a small bowl, smash the ripe banana well and keep it aside.

4

In a large mixing bowl, add non-fat greek yogurt, vanilla essence, and ripe banana, mix well with an electric hand mixer or spoon until it is light and fluffy. Next, add in carrots and all the dry ingredients. Mix well with a hand mixer.

5

Coat loaf pan with cooking oil spray and pour the batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top appears golden brown. Insert a knife in the middle of the bread to check if baked completed (knife should come out clean).

6

Remove from the over and let it cool on the baking rack.

7

Cut into slices and enjoy!

Chef's Tip:

Add any kind of fruits or nuts in the batter for additional flavor.




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Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

83g


Amount per serving
Calories220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g7%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 37g14%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 7g

Calcium 2mg1%
Iron 6mg34%
Potassium 350mg8%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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