3. Gluten-Free Carrot Banana Breakfast Bread

Take the nutritional value of your banana bread up a notch by throwing in a veggie that’s similar to bananas. Thanks to their fiber and vitamin A, carrots are associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers, as well as heart disease, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts, among other benefits, notes a review published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology. This recipe from Minneapolis-based Lizzie Streit, RDN, of It’s a Veg World After All, makes it easy to reap this veggie’s perks. As a bonus for those with celiac disease, it’s gluten-free!
Nutrition per serving (serves 9; 1 slice per serving): 209 calories, 15g total fat (4g saturated fat), 5g protein, 17g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 10g sugar, 276mg sodium