Carrot, Apple & Walnut Loaf
Lightly spiced and not overly sweet, with oats, dates and walnuts adding fibre and texture.
Made with wholesome ingredients including carrots, apple, oats, walnuts and dates, this gently spiced loaf is a delicious and satisfying snack that combines great flavour with nutritional goodness.
Ingredients
2 medium carrots, grated
1 eating apple, grated
2 eggs
75ml extra virgin olive oil
80g light brown sugar
160g self-raising flour
½ tsp baking powder
25g rolled oats
1½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp mixed spice
1 tsp vanilla
50g walnuts, roughly chopped
50-60g soft dates, finely chopped
Zest of 1 orange & 2 tbsp juice
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan and line a 2lb loaf tin.
Whisk the eggs, oil and sugar.
Add the grated carrot, apple, dates, orange zest and juice.
Stir in the dry ingredients and walnuts until just combined.
Spoon into the loaf tin and smooth the top.
Bake for around 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Cuts into 10 slices