Aren't you glad I loaf carrots?

Hi! It's been awhile! 

Yesterday I realized that I have an abundance of carrots on hand, so I did what any food opportunist would do- I made a CARROT LOAF!

As per usual, I can never make a recipe blog without discussing the nutritional qualities associated with at least one ingredient. Of course you probably don't carrot-all which one I choose. Bad pun? 

So here it goes. Carrots are orange. That is all -NOT REALLY THOUGH.

Carrots contain beta-carotene. This is the substance that creates the orange colour. The same can be said for sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Beta-carotene is converted to Vitamin A within the body. Vitamin A is associated with maintaining normal vision,  keeping your skin, eyes and immune system healthy. Too much science-y stuff?

The point I am trying to make here is that carrots are good for you and they make a great snack! Carrots are also a very versatile ingredient and you can use them in many ways. Perhaps you'd like to steam them as a side dish, eat them raw with or without dip, or even bake with them!

So, without further ado- here is my carrot loaf recipe. 

Stop loafing around and try this loaf.

Ingredients                                       Servings: 8-10 slices.

2/3 c. olive oil 

3/4 c. brown sugar 

2 eggs

1 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. soda

1 tbsp. cinnamon

1 c. grated carrots

The lowdown

Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Mix well. Spoon into a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes- use the toothpick test if you like.

Happy Loafing!

-Bethany xo

It'd be really crumb-y if you didn't try this loaf.

I really do loaf a good loaf -Don't you?

                  

                    Nutrients per Serving

Calories (kcal)	277.8
Fat (g)	15.8
Saturated Fat (g)	2.3
Trans Fat (g)	0.0
Cholesterol (mg)	33.9
Sodium (mg)	151.3
Potassium (mg)	91.2
Carbohydrate (g)	31.3
Fibre (g)	1.1
Sugar (g)	16.7
Protein (g)	3.5
Vitamin A (RAE)	114.9
Vitamin C (mg)	0.7
Calcium (mg)	31.3
Iron (mg)	1.3
Vitamin D (μg)	0.1
Vitamin E (mg)	2.7
Thiamin (mg)	0.1
Riboflavin (mg)	0.1
Niacin (NE)	2.0
Folate (DFE)	71.9
Vitamin B6 (mg)	0.0
Vitamin B12 (μg)	0.2

Calories (kcal)

277.8

Fat (g)

15.8

Saturated Fat (g)

2.3

Trans Fat (g)

0.0

Cholesterol (mg)

33.9

Sodium (mg)

151.3

Potassium (mg)

91.2

Carbohydrate (g)

31.3

Fibre (g)

1.1

Sugar (g)

16.7

Protein (g)

3.5

Vitamin A (RAE)

114.9

Vitamin C (mg)

0.7

Calcium (mg)

31.3

Iron (mg)

1.3

Vitamin D (μg)

0.1

Vitamin E (mg)

2.7

Thiamin (mg)

0.1

Riboflavin (mg)

0.1

Niacin (NE)

2.0

Folate (DFE)

71.9

Vitamin B6 (mg)

0.0

Vitamin B12 (μg)

0.2

References

Dietitians of Canada. Food sources of vitamin A; 2012 Mar [cited 2013 Feb 4]. Available from: http://www.dietitians.ca/Nutrition-Resources-A-Z/Factsheets/Vitamins/Food-Sources-of-Vitamin-A.aspx

Dietitians of Canada. Recipe Analyzer; 2013 [cited 2013 Feb 4]. Available from: http://www.eatracker.ca/recipe_analyzer.aspx