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5 from 2 reviews

Chocolate Chip Carrot Bread

1 hour 15 minutes
carrot
By: Pamela Reed
Posted:9/30/21
Updated:9/30/21
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This warm and delicious Chocolate Chip Carrot Bread is swirled with the flavors of sweet mashed carrot, fall spices, crunchy pecan chunks, and ooey gooey chocolate chips. It has everything you love about carrot cake, but is baked quickly into a sweet bread loaf!

loaf of chocolate chip carrot bread with exposed slice on white plate.

Simple ​​carrot bread recipe

This Chocolate Chip Carrot Bread Recipe is a quick and easy dessert or snack that’s perfect for fall. Every bite is moist, cinnamony, and cozy! As if it could get any better, this simple quick bread is made with pantry-staple ingredients and is ready to eat in just over an hour.

This is a fun and sneaky sweet treat because it’s loaded with garden-fresh carrots. Once the batter is combined with sugar and warm seasonings, the sweetness of the carrots really shines. It’s one of those desserts you can feel good about, just like my Easy Carrot Souffle or Glazed Carrot Cake Donuts!

This simple carrot bread is really special because it’s made with fresh carrots, fall-themed seasonings, and it’s very flexible. You can add anything to the batter, from a medley of nuts to white chocolate to dried fruit. Bonus: this quick bread is freezer-friendly so you can make a batch or two and enjoy the tasty slices year-round!

carrot bread with chocolate chips in loaf pan baked.

Carrot cake vs. carrot bread

This is a tried and true quick bread recipe but it shares many of the same features as the ever-so-popular carrot cake. Both desserts feature shredded or mashed carrots as the main ingredient, are super moist, and are flavored with fall spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. 

Carrot cake can be tedious to make and take hours to complete and decorate. Carrot bread is completely different! Once the easy batter is ready, all you have to do is let it bake in the oven and you’re done!

fresh carrots on table.

How to make homemade carrot bread

This super easy chocolate chip carrot bread recipe can be made in just over one hour using simple ingredients and common kitchen gadgets! Here’s how it’s done:

Peel the carrots and place them in a pot of boiling water. Once they’re soft, remove them from the water and use a food processor to mash them into a smooth puree. 

Note: You want 1 cup of mashed carrots for this recipe which equals about 6 carrots.

mashed carrots in food processor.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. 

In a separate large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, and mashed carrots. 

Slowly add the wet carrot mixture to the dry mixture and stir until everything is just combined.

To finish, gently fold the chocolate chips and pecans into the batter.

carrot bread batter with chocolate chips in bowl with pink spatula.

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying.

loaf of chocolate chip carrot bread on white plate.

Tips to make the best carrot cake bread

  • Don’t overmix the batter! Only mix until everything is just combined. The more mixing you do, the more gluten will form, thus creating tough and chewy bread.
  • Let it cool – This will give you the prettiest slices. If it’s too warm, the bread could crumble as you slice into it.
  • Vegan – You can easily make this carrot bread vegan by swapping out the regular chocolate chips for a dairy free version. Instead of eggs, use ½ cup of applesauce or two mashed bananas.
  • If you don’t have a food processor – Use a blender to mash the soft carrots or use a box grater to shred the fresh carrots instead.
  • Is it done? You’ll know the carrot bread is done cooking when a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
loaf of chocolate chip carrot bread with crumbs next to it on white plate on table.

Carrot bread variations

This quick carrot bread can be easily modified to include different add-ins, toppings, and decorations:

  • Add-ins: Try adding peanut butter chips, walnuts, diced apples, cardamom, raisins, or cinnamon chips to the carrot bread batter.
  • Decorating: I love topping this bread with a simple powdered sugar glaze, chocolate brownie frosting, cream cheese frosting, or buttercream icing. 
slice of carrot bread on white plate next to cup of tea.

Storing and freezing

To store, place any leftover carrot bread into an airtight container and store on the kitchen counter for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

To freeze, wrap the loaf or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag. Store the bread in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

More quick bread recipes to try

  • No Butter Banana Bread
  • Amish Cinnamon Bread
  • Sugar Glazed Cucumber Bread
  • Lemon Glazed Zucchini Bread
  • Nutella Banana Bread

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This warm and delicious Chocolate Chip Carrot Bread is swirled with the flavors of sweet mashed carrot, fall spices, crunchy pecan chunks, and ooey gooey chocolate chips. It has everything you love about carrot cake, but is baked quickly into a sweet bread loaf!
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This warm and delicious Chocolate Chip Carrot Bread is swirled with the flavors of sweet mashed carrot, fall spices, crunchy pecan chunks, and ooey gooey chocolate chips. It has everything you love about carrot cake, but is baked quickly into a sweet bread loaf!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 6 carrots
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Peel and chop up carrots. Place carrots in boiling water for 15 minutes, or until a fork easily slides into them. Drain and place carrots directly into food processor. Pulse until they become mashed. You want approximately 1 cup of mashed carrots for this recipe.
  • In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
  • In another bowl beat eggs, oil and carrots together.
  • Add the wet carrot mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and continue mixing until well combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and nuts and stir with spoon to evenly combine.
  • Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Pour bread mixture into pan. Bake for 55 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve as is or with a simple glaze or powdered sugar on top.

Notes

To store, cover with aluminum foil or place in an airtight container. 
Course: Dessert
Keyword: carrot bread, chocolate chip carrot bread
Fall, Summer
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  1. Alby says

    December 3, 2023 at 9:03 am

    Made this Friday night and come Saturday, there was less than half left. I live with my teenage son and he loved this recipe. He also asked when I’ll be getting more carrots so I can make it again. This was delicious and very easy to make.

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  2. Sarah @ Sarah's Bake Studio says

    October 2, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    I’ve made carrot cake, but never carrot bread.I know quite a few people who would love this! I can’t wait to try out your recipe. Thank you for sharing, so glad I found this on #foodiefridiy! Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Charisa says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Now I’m starving!! 🙂 This carrot bread looks so good and I know my kids would love it too! Will Pin it for later. Thanks!

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    • Pamela says

      August 31, 2015 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks Charisa, hope you guys enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Sophie says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I made your tasty carrot bread with multi coloured carrots,….it was super Yummy!
    MMMMMMM.

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    • Pamela says

      August 31, 2015 at 10:42 am

      Thanks Sophie, so happy you enjoyed the bread!

      Reply
  5. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    Seriously why have I never thought to put chocolate chips in my carrot cake / breads before??? Must try this!

    Reply
  6. Susan says

    August 26, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    I have never made carrot bread but after drooling over the photos of yours, I want to make some today! This looks so delicious, Pamela and yes, perfect with a cup of tea on one of those late summer chilly afternoons.

    Reply
  7. Ashley says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    Oh this bread definitely has me yearning for fall! It sounds absolutely perfect!

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  8. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    August 21, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    Your apartment must have smelled wonderful as this baked Pamela! Love all the spices in there!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 24, 2015 at 11:35 am

      Oh it did… made me hungry all day!

      Reply
  9. Mary Frances says

    August 21, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Yum! This looks so delish! Thanks for sharing such a great carrot cake recipe!

    Reply
  10. Jamie | The Kitchenarium says

    August 21, 2015 at 10:25 am

    I’ve never had carrot bread before but it looks and sound delicious!

    Reply
  11. grace says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:42 am

    things i’ve never had: carrot bread, carrot anything with chocolate chips, carrot anything without cream cheese glaze or frosting. that said, i want to taste this and i want to taste it now!

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    • Pamela says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:01 am

      Hope you give it a taste Grace!

      Reply
  12. Consuelo | Honey & Figs says

    August 21, 2015 at 7:09 am

    I might or might not have spent the past 20 minutes trying to decide which one is cuter: your “pin it” button or those carrots from your garden… Either way, this looks BOMB!

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    • Pamela says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:01 am

      Hahaha, thanks Consuelo. Meows from the kittens. :D)

      Reply
  13. Donna says

    August 21, 2015 at 5:11 am

    Gorgeous rise/crust on this amazing carrot loaf!…I’m betting that a half-cup of Valrhona Ivoria (or other quality white chocolate) would be delectable in this! I have this weird thing with sweet carrot offerings…they need to be affiliated (for whatever reason) with cream-cheese or white chocolate?! Whatever the chocolate choice…or even SANS…this recipe is a must-do for an imminent weekend brunch!

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    • Pamela says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Hey Donna, white chocolate would be absolutely delicious in this! During the Winter I am always baking banana muffins with white chocolate, can’t wait for those! Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    August 20, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    A lovely quick bread! I like baked goods loaded with veggies and this fits the bill perfectly.

    Reply
  15. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

    August 20, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    i have never made carrot bread before…but love anything with carbs and all that spices.

    Reply

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