No-Knead Carrot Rolls
35 min
Soft, fluffy no-knead rolls with grated carrot that add sweetness and moisture. Perfect when you want fresh bread without the work.
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Perfect way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. Moist, tender, and ridiculously easy — just one bowl and no mixer needed.
Instructions
- 1
Heat your oven to 175°C and grease a 23x13cm loaf pan.
- 2
Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth — a few lumps are totally fine.
- 3
Mix the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- 4
Add the sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt, stirring until just combined.
- 5
Fold in the flour until you can't see any dry streaks, but don't overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake for 60-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- 8
Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Per average serving
281
Calories
kcal
4.5
Protein
g
45.6
Carbs
g
9.3
Fat
g
1.6g
Fiber
23.6g
Sugar
249mg
Sodium
Family Portions
2portions
Adults
2
Children
No children added
Ingredients
Per average serving
281
Calories
kcal
4.5
Protein
g
45.6
Carbs
g
9.3
Fat
g
1.6g
Fiber
23.6g
Sugar
249mg
Sodium
Tips from the kitchen
- The riper the bananas, the better. You want them covered in brown spots, almost black. If yours are still yellow, leave them on the counter a few more days or pop them in a 175°C oven for 15 minutes to soften and sweeten.
- Let the melted butter cool for a minute before stirring it into the bananas, otherwise it can start cooking the egg when you add it.
- Stop mixing the second the flour disappears. Overmixing develops the gluten and you end up with a tough, gummy loaf instead of a tender one.
- Start checking at 60 minutes with a toothpick in the center. A few moist crumbs are what you want. Wet batter means give it more time, and a totally clean pick can mean it's drying out.
- Don't skip the 10 minute rest in the pan. Turn it out too early and the warm loaf can tear or sink in the middle.
Ways to vary it
- Fold in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans with the flour for some crunch.
- Stir in 75g of dark chocolate chips at the end if you want it more like a treat than breakfast.
- Swap a teaspoon of the vanilla for a half teaspoon of cinnamon, or add both, for a warmer, spiced flavor.
Storage & leftovers
Wrapped tightly or in an airtight container, it keeps on the counter for 3 to 4 days and stays moist. It freezes well too, either whole or in slices wrapped individually, for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, and a quick 10 seconds in the microwave or a few minutes in a warm oven brings back that fresh feel.
What to serve with it
A thick slice is good warm with a smear of butter melting into it. A cup of coffee or tea on the side and you're set for a slow morning.
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By Untrained ChefPublished 7 February 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026
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