Honeyed carrot & thyme loaf

Ingredients

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.