Healthy Carrot Quick Bread

 I was given a 5 lb bag of carrots, so I decided to use some to make this delicious, healthy breakfast bread.  The taste is that of a mild carrot cake.  Top a piece with cream cheese, serve with a steaming cup of coffee, and you will be good to go!



Serves 12

1  1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1  1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup light agave nectar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1  1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 egg
1 egg white
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

• Mix flour, carrots, raisins, agave nectar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, baking soda and salt in a large bowl 
• Make a well in the center and add the egg, egg white oil and water.  Stir until completely mixed
• Pour batter in a loaf pan coated with cooking spray
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45+ minutes (until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean)
• Cool completely on a rack before removing from pan

-Queenie Cuisine