Cinnamon Carrot Bread

Categories: Bread, Carrots, Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp.ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 3 TBSP vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup finely shredded carrot
• TOPPING:
• 1 TBSP rolled oats
• 1 TBSP oat bran

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over raisins and let stand for 5 minutes; drain thoroughly.

2. Combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, salt and raisins; set aside.

3. large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy; beat in oil. Mix in yogurt, sugar and vanilla; stir in carrot. Add flour mixture; stir until combined. Pour into greased 8×4-inch (1.5L) loaf pan.

4. TOPPING:

5. Combine rolled oats and oat bran; sprinkle over batter. Bake in 350 degree F (180 degree C) oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool before slicing.

6. PER SLICE: Calories 166; 4g total fat; trace g saturated fat; 2 g fiber; 4 g protein; 30 g carbohydrate; 17mg cholesterol;

7. 171 mg. sodium; 216 mg potassium.

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