Honeyed carrot & thyme loaf
Ingredients
- Step 1 1 tbsp honey
- Step 2 1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil, plus 1 tbsp (if using coconut oil, melt in the microwave before using)
- Step 3 4 carrots , peeled and grated (around 300g)
- Step 4 2 tsp dried thyme
- Step 5 100g wholemeal flour
- Step 6 125g plain flour
- Step 7 ¾ tsp baking powder
- Step 8 ¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- Step 9 3 eggs
- Step 10 50g natural yogurt
- Step 11 chutney , cheddar, cream cheese or honey, to serve

Calories: 112
Carbohydrate: 17 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 2 g
Cook time: 80 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 100 minutes
Servings: 12
TAGS
Afternoon tea
Side Dish
Snack
carrot
Carrot loaf
Honeyed carrot loaf
Katherine Eaton
Loaf
Loaf tin
Savoury loaf
Savoury loaf
Sweet loaf
Sweet loaf
Sweet veggie loaf
Thyme
Directions
- Step 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Mix the honey and 1 tsp oil, then add the carrot and thyme. Season and stir well. Tip onto a baking tray and roast for 10-15 mins, tossing halfway through cooking. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Step 2 Meanwhile, combine the flours, baking powder, bicarb and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, yogurt and remaining oil. Add the flour mix, then fold in the roasted carrot mix.
- Step 3 Pour into a lined 900g loaf tin and bake for 50 mins-1 hr. Leave to cool before slicing. To serve, top with chutney and cheddar, cream cheese or honey.