Pineapple Carrot Oat Bread – Sweet, Nutritious, and Simply Irresistible!
This Pineapple Carrot Oat Bread is a moist, lightly sweetened loaf bursting with tropical pineapple, hearty oats, and tender shredded carrots. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a wholesome dessert, it’s packed with flavor and wholesome goodness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Total Time: 70
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 slices)
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely grated carrots
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in melted coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
4. Stir in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
5. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in walnuts if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
• Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
• Freeze slices individually for quick breakfasts or snacks.
• You can substitute applesauce for coconut oil for a lower fat version.
• Add raisins or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
• Make it vegan by replacing eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water per egg).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 190
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 35