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Healthy Carrot Cake Loaf with Vanilla Glaze

Course Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Author Sammi Brondo

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large carrots
  • 1 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup walnuts

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon milk of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Using the small holes of a box grater, grate the carrots. You should have about 2 cups of grated carrots. Add them to a large bowl.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl with carrots. Whisk to combine.
  • In a separate smaller bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, making sure not to over mix.
  • Finely chop the walnuts. Add the walnuts to the bowl - reserving some for the top of loaf - and gently fold in.
  • Pour the mixture into the loaf pan, using a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly. Add the remaining walnuts on top and gently press them down. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool and make the glaze. Add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk to a bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Once the loaf has cooled completely, add the glaze on top and cut into slices.