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Apricot Carrot Bread Recipe

This moist and delicious whole wheat apricot carrot bread recipe is a family favorite! Bursting with the sweetness of apricots and the subtle spice of warming fall spices, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a wholesome and flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat. A treasured find from years past, this recipe is finally ready to share!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 199.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apricot Carrot Bread

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup wheat bran
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups grated carrots
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup golden raisins

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How to Make Apricot Carrot Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 cup wheat bran.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup honey, 1 cup buttermilk, and 2 large eggs until well combined.
  4. Add 1 ½ cups grated carrots, the zest of 1 orange, and 1 cup chopped dried apricots to the wet ingredients. Stir until well combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, along with ½ cup sunflower seeds and ½ cup raisins. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

6g

Carbs

9g

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