Healthy Date, Banana, Carrot & Walnut Bread

Healthy Date, Banana, Carrot & Walnut Bread: The Cozy Fall Treat You Didn’t Know You Needed

When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, there’s nothing better than a warm slice of homemade bread with a cup of coffee. This date, banana, carrot, walnut bread checks every box! Hearty, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrition that makes you feel as good as it tastes.

This isn’t your typical sugar-loaded quick bread. Nope. This loaf is made with oat flour for a nutty, wholesome base, plus fiber-rich carrots and naturally sweet dates that give every bite a caramel-like chew. Bananas keep it moist without a ton of added fat, and the chopped walnuts bring the perfect crunch and healthy fats.

Here’s why this loaf is a keeper:

• High in Fiber, Low in Guilt – Oat flour and carrots give you slow-digesting fiber that keeps blood sugar steady and hunger at bay.

• Naturally Sweetened – Dates and ripe bananas do most of the heavy lifting on sweetness, so you don’t need much extra sugar.

• Heart-Healthy Fats – Walnuts are rich in omega-3s, great for brain health and reducing inflammation.

• Meal Prep Friendly – Bake once, slice, and store. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

Pro tip: toast a slice and spread on a little almond butter or Greek yogurt for an extra hit of protein.

This bread is a celebration of everything we love about fall! It’s cozy, comforting, and good for you. The next time you’ve got ripe bananas on the counter, a handful of dates in the pantry, and a craving for something sweet-but-healthy, this is your go-to recipe.

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Healthy Date, Banana, Carrot, Walnut Bread

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 small bananas, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups oat flour I make my own by blitzing large flake oats in a magic bullet
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• dash salt

Instructions

1. Add bananas, eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, carrots and vanilla to a bowl and mix well

2. Add in chopped dates and walnuts

3. Add oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and stir until combined

4. Pour into a parchment lined loaf pan

5. Bake in a preheated oven - 350F - for 45 minutes

6. Wait until fully cooled, then slice, wrap and freeze

Recipe Notes

Per serving (divide loaf into 12 slices)

• Calories: ~172 kcal

• Fat: ~4.9 g

• Protein: ~6.2 g

• Carbohydrates: ~27.4 g

• Fiber: ~3.6 g