Carrot Pineapple Bread

Bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients, Carrot Pineapple Bread is a moist, tender quick bread that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. This recipe combines freshly grated carrots and juicy crushed pineapple for a natural sweetness, enhanced by the warm, comforting notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The addition of optional walnuts or pecans and raisins gives a delightful texture and a nutty twist, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With just 15 minutes of prep and under an hour in the oven, this delicious loaf comes together quickly and easily. Ideal for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea, this recipe is a must-try for fans of carrot cake or tropical flavors. Bake it today and delight your taste buds with the perfect fusion of carrots and pineapple!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Carrots (grated)
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
• 0.5 cup Walnuts or pecans (chopped, optional)
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 5

Gently fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and optional ingredients like chopped nuts or raisins, if using.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and enjoy your delicious Carrot Pineapple Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1788.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4661.5

Total Fat 215.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 100.8g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 3508.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 662.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.9g	0%
Total Sugars 421.0g
Protein 62.1g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 545.8mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 3381.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 54.8%