Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Recipe Intro From wholesomelysophia

This Carrot Cake Banana Bread is the perfect fusion of two beloved classics—moist banana bread meets spiced carrot cake! Packed with ripe bananas, shredded carrots, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts, this loaf is topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting for the ultimate dessert. Whether you're enjoying it as a sweet breakfast or a cozy dessert, this easy-to-make bread will become a household favorite.

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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 1hr 5mins
Serves or Makes: 10 slices

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ingredients

For the Loaf:

  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large room temperature eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup toasted, chopped walnuts

ingredients

For the Frosting:

  • 1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch loaf tin with parchment paper.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, brown sugar, eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth.

  • Step 3

    Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until just combined.

  • Step 4

    Stir in the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and sprinkle additional walnuts on top.

  • Step 5

    Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  • Step 6

    Allow the bread to cool completely. Meanwhile, mix the cream cheese frosting with cinnamon. Spread over the cooled loaf, slice, and enjoy!