Carrot Bread

This recipe was given to me by a friend who also enjoys healthy food. I've shared it with quite a few people already. It's even popular with little ones.

¾ cup raisins (They are great with or without.)

¼ cup orange juice

1 ½ cups flour (I use whole-wheat)

¾ cup sugar (I use honey)

2 t baking powder

1 t ground cinnamon

½ t salt

¼ t ground allspice (if you do not have use equal parts of ground cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper)

1 beaten egg

1 cup finely shredded carrots (about 3 large)

¼ cup cooking oil (can use ½ applesauce if you want lower fat, but it does affect the texture- they aren’t as moist,)

¾ cup chopped walnuts (I never have them)

Bake 350 for 55-60 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on the rack. Wrap store overnight before serving. Makes 1 loaf (8x4x2 pan).

If you make them into regular muffins bake them for about 15 min. or for mini muffins for about 8 minutes.