Name: Ginger Spiced Carrot Bread
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 62 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ginger; 1 dash nutmeg; 1 cup carrot puree ((3 medium carrots; boiled & blended/pureed)); 0.75 cup maple syrup; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 0.33 cup coconut oil (melted); 2 tbsp ground flaxseed meal ((for 2 flax eggs)); 6 tbsp water ((for 2 flax eggs)); 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut; 2 tbsp walnut pieces; 2 tbsp quick oats; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ginger; 2 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

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1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2

Lightly grease an 8½" x 4½" x 2½" loaf pan and set aside.
3

Boil the carrots until tender. Puree them in a food processor or blender, then measure out carrot puree (1 cup).
4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour (1.25 cups), baking soda (1 tsp), salt (0.5 tsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), ginger (1 tsp), and nutmeg (1 dash).
5

In another bowl, prepare the flax eggs by mixing ground flaxseed meal (2 tbsp) with water (6 tbsp) and let sit for 5 minutes. Then whisk in the carrot puree (1 cup), coconut oil (0.33 cup), vanilla extract (1 tbsp), and maple syrup (0.75 cups) until well blended.
6

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently until the batter is smooth. Stir in the unsweetened shredded coconut (2 tbsp) and walnut pieces (2 tbsp).
7

In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients: quick oats (2 tbsp), cinnamon (0.25 tsp), ginger (0.25 tsp), and maple syrup (2 tsp).
8

Pour the batter into the greased pan and evenly sprinkle the oatmeal topping mixture over it.
9

Bake for [60-70 minutes] or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
10

Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for minutes (5) before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!