Carrot Cake Bread

Almond butter, pistachios, and golden raisins give this Spring favorite added nutrition and flavor!

Ingredients:

• 3 carrots
• 1/2 cup (138 g) almond butter
• 4 oz purred carrots
• 2/3 cup maple syrup 
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/3 cup (160 g) whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, separated 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F & grease a loaf pan.
2. Grate carrots using a food processor or box grater, then set aside on a paper towel.
3. In a large bowl, mix together almond butter, puréed carrots, maple syrup, & vanilla. Then, mix in eggs.
4. Mix in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, & salt until combined.
5. Mix in raisins, half of the pistachios, and grated carrots.
6. Pour the batter into loaf pan, then sprinkle the remaining chopped pistachios on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top & enjoy!!

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