How is this carrot bread made low fat and vegan?

This recipe achieves its low-fat status by using a flax meal and water mixture as an egg replacer and specifying canola or other vegetable oil, avoiding butter or high-fat dairy.

What's the best way to prepare the cardamom for this recipe?

For the freshest flavor, grind whole cardamom pods (about 10) with a tablespoon of the sugar in a coffee grinder to achieve a fine powder.

Why is it important not to overmix the batter?

Overmixing the batter can develop the gluten in the whole wheat pastry flour, resulting in a tougher, less tender bread. You want a lumpy but well-integrated consistency.

Can I omit the cashew nuts or substitute them?

While the recipe calls for chopped cashew nuts for texture and flavor, you could omit them for a nut-free version or substitute with other chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans if preferred.

How should I store leftover Low Fat Whole Wheat Carrot Bread?

Once completely cooled, store the carrot bread in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or wrap well and freeze slices for longer storage.

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Low Fat Whole Wheat Carrot Bread
[Vegan]

Name: Low Fat Whole Wheat Carrot Bread [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients: Dry Ingredients to Combine:; 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons powdered cardamom (run the whole pods– about 10– in a coffee grinder with a tablespoon of the sugar to get a fine grind); 1 cup cashew nuts, chopped into large pieces; Combine these Ingredients:; 3 tablespoons flax meal and 9 tablespoons water; 4 tablespoons canola or other vegetable oil; 1 cup turbinado sugar; Ingredients to Whisk In:; 2 1/4 cups grated carrots; 1 3/4 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)

VH By: Vaishali Honawar

Author Bio

Vaishali Honawar is a former journalist and the blogger behind Holy Cow! Vegan where she veganizes popular Indian... Read More

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Two slices of golden brown Low Fat Whole Wheat Carrot Bread, studded with cashews, on a white plate, with a loaf in the background.

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Low Fat, Whole-Wheat Carrot Bread (Vegan)

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This Carrot Bread is whole-wheat, extremely low-fat, and it contains the wholesome goodness of applesauce and flax. I sweeten it– as I do all my sweets– with turbinado sugar, a raw sugar with the flavor of molasses.

Ingredients You Need for Low Fat Whole Wheat Carrot Bread [Vegan]

Dry Ingredients to Combine:

3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons powdered cardamom (run the whole pods– about 10– in a coffee grinder with a tablespoon of the sugar to get a fine grind)
1 cup cashew nuts, chopped into large pieces

Combine these Ingredients:

3 tablespoons flax meal and 9 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons canola or other vegetable oil
1 cup turbinado sugar

Ingredients to Whisk In:

2 1/4 cups grated carrots
1 3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)

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How to Prepare Low Fat Whole Wheat Carrot Bread [Vegan]

Add the wet mixture to the dry, with a spatula or a whisk, using 1/3rd of the flour at a time. You want a lumpy but well-integrated batter. Do not overmix because you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour.
Grease and flour two standard-size loaf pans. Divide the batter equally between the two and smooth down the top.
Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool on a rack about 15 minutes, then slide a knife around the edges to unmold. Place right-side-up on a rack to cool