Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Maple, Coconut & Walnuts

Meet your new favourite springtime bake: this Carrot Cake Banana Bread blends the cozy charm of banana bread with the sweet, spiced magic of carrot cake. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, flecked with shredded coconut, and finished with crunchy walnuts. Topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s a delightful twist for Easter brunch, sunny weekends, or whenever you’re craving something a little indulgent and a lot delicious.

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While you enjoy your slice of carrot cake, your pup can get in on the fun too. Zoë Antioxidant Dental Sticks are an all-natural treat for dogs, using natural chewing action to satisfy their chewing instincts. Like this cake, they’ve got carrots too, but they’re also gluten, wheat, corn, and soy-free, making them a smart pick for dogs with sensitivities. With ingredients that support cellular health and a strong immune system, they’re a thoughtful way to treat your dog with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.

Ingredients for Carrot Cake Banana Bread

For the loaf:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups freshly grated carrots
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
• ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional but recommended)

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups icing sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Carrot Cake Banana Bread

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and shredded coconut.
6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let the loaf cool completely before adding the frosting.

To make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add icing sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until creamy and spreadable. Frost the cooled loaf and garnish with extra zest or a sprinkle of walnuts.

See the full recipe here.

This carrot cake banana bread is moist, wholesome, and just sweet enough—with warm spices and citrusy brightness in every bite. Whether served with coffee, packed in a picnic basket, or plated for Easter brunch, it’s a beautiful way to celebrate the season. And don’t forget while you’re treating yourself, your pup deserves a little something too—Zoë Dental Sticks are the perfect chew to make their day just as special!