Carrot Bread

Carrot Bread Tips

Can I substitute carrots for zucchini in bread?

You can substitute shredded or grated carrots for zucchini in zucchini bread recipes. However, zucchini contains more water than carrots so your end result may be a little denser and even drier. Carrots are also a little sweeter than zucchini, so you may need to slightly adjust the sugar amount in the recipe.

What else can I add to this carrot bread?

Consider adding a little more cinnamon, or even a bit of ground ginger or chopped crystallized ginger. You can also mix in dried fruit, such as raisins, chopped dates or cranberries. If you're not a fan of walnuts, try substituting chopped almonds or pecans. For a different twist on carrot bread, try our Lemon Carrot Bread recipe.

How do you grate carrots for bread or cake?

Grate carrots using a standard box grater—either on the larger, coarse side or the smaller, fine grate, depending on your preference. Alternatively, most food processors have a shredder/grater blade attachment.

What else can I do with a lot of carrots?

Carrots are an extremely versatile root vegetable that you can use in a variety of ways. Try them in any one of these carrot recipes.

Research contributed by Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant