Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • 2/3 cup plain yogurt (not low-fat)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup dried apricot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans (optional)

Method

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt.
  • In another medium bowl whisk together eggs, brown sugar, mashed bananas, yogurt and oil until thoroughly combined; add to the flour mixture; mix to combine.
  • Add in the carrots, chopped dried apricots and pecans; using a spatula mix until just combined (take care not to overmix!).
  • Spread the batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until baked.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, then cut into bars.