Dessert for 6
Carrot Banana Bread
Mashed bananas and grated carrot combine with almond flour, coconut, nuts, and spices for a moist grain-free loaf.
$2.16for 4 servings
$0.54 per serving$2.16 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: veganricha.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.98Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Bananas$0.62/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.35Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice or a mix if cinnamon and cardamom
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts
- 2 tbsp or more dried fruit
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup non dairy milk such as almond milk
- 1 tsp lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flax seed meal or chia seeds
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and oil an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan.
- Stir the milk, lime juice, flax meal, sugar, vanilla, and oil in a large bowl, then mash in the bananas.
- Mix in the grated carrot, almond flour, potato starch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Fold in the coconut flour, nuts, and dried fruit until no dry spots remain.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 38 to 42 minutes, until the center is firm.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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