Carrot Quinoa Breakfast Bread

Name: Carrot Quinoa Breakfast Bread
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 cup King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 large unpeeled tart apples, cored and grated; 1½ cups grated carrots; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 mashed overripe banana; ½ cup raisins; ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 cup Cabot Lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt; 2 large eggs

Servings

12

Carrot quinoa breakfast bread is the perfect way to start a healthy day! Quinoa is a “superfood”—extremely high in nutrients and protein and low in fat—this gluten-free grain has a ton of nutritional value and will help you start the day feeling energized and fit. Our quinoa bread makes a perfect side dish for any balanced breakfast, or you can take a slice for the road to have with your morning coffee. However you eat it, this bread is a yummy, healthy alternative to breakfast pastries. Bring it to book club or bake a loaf for the office, and watch your co-workers faces light up as they ask for the recipe. Then be sure to head back over and write a review. We would love to hear your thoughts and comments on this superfood recipe.

As nutritious as quinoa is, this recipe also features enough delicious flavors to ensure that you aren’t left with a bland bread. ½ teaspoon of ginger and nutmeg and one tablespoon of cinnamon add sweet flavors that are right at home with a warm cup of coffee. Grated carrots, chopped walnuts, banana, tart apple, and a dash of maple syrup ensure that this quinoa bread has something for everyone. Mixing in one cup of our Cabot Lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt helps keep the bread light and fluffy. This breakfast bread is so tasty you’ll never want to eat a donut again.

Once the bread pan has been cleared, don’t forget to share a review and rate the dish. Cabot is dedicated to providing the highest quality products to our customers, and we welcome feedback on all of our recipes. Your tips and tricks can help fellow quinoa lovers bring this dish to life!

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large unpeeled tart apples, cored and grated
1½ cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 mashed overripe banana
½ cup raisins
¼ cup maple syrup
1 cup Cabot Lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt
2 large eggs

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Coat 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
WHISK together quinoa, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt, in a large bowl, until blended.
ADD apples, carrots, walnuts, banana, raisins and maple syrup to bowl; stir together just until all dry ingredients are moistened.
WHISK together yogurt and eggs in a medium bowl; add to flour mixture and stir just until completely combined. Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top.
BAKE for 45 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.