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Dietitian's tip: This sweet spice tea bread has grated carrot mixed into the batter.
Serves 18
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika or cayenne
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 carrots)
- 2/3 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F. Sift or whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sugar, honey, applesauce, olive oil and almond extract. Add carrots and raisins.
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, being careful not to overmix. Pour batter into a lightly greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and bake at 375 F for 45 to 60 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
Nutritional analysis per serving
| Serving size: 1 (1/2-inch thick) slice | |||
| Calories | 136 | Sodium | 150 mg |
| Total fat | 4 g | Total carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | Dietary fiber | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | Sugars | 8 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.5 g | Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | ||
Source: Created by the chefs at Mayo Clinic's Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center.
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