Ingredients:

• 1 cup Better Basics Milling Organic All Purpose Red Fife Flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• 2 large eggs

• ¾ cup cottage cheese (blend for a smoother texture if preferred)

• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup melted butter (or neutral oil)

• 1½ cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

• Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts, raisins, or shredded coconut

Crumble: 

• ½ Teaspoon of cinnamon 

• 3 Tablespoons of Brown Sugar 

Glaze Drizzle (Optional) 

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifting after measuring is recommended)

• 2-4 Tablespoons milk 

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. In another bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter or oil.

4. Mix until smooth.

5. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, folding gently until just combined.

6. Fold in the grated carrots and any optional mix-ins.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

8. Crumble: Mix cinnamon and brown sugar together and sprinkle the top of the loaf before baking.

9. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

11. Glaze: Whisk icing sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk and vanilla. Add more milk if you feel the consistency isn’t to your liking. 

12. Once the loaf is completely cooled, add glaze.

Enjoy!