Spiced Carrot Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup flaxseed flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 carrots)
• 2/3 cup raisins

Preparation

1. heat oven to 180°c. sift the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices into a large bowl. whisk until combined.
2. in a separate bowl, mix together eggs, brown sugar, honey, applesauce, olive oil and almond extract. stir in lemon zest, carrots and raisins.
3. add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. pour batter into a lightly greased loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
4. cool and cut into slices.