Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Fold in the finely grated carrots, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans into the banana mixture.

Gradually add the self-raising flour to your wet mixture and stir until just combined.

Prepare a loaf pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan.

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes.

Once baked, let it cool for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.

While the bread cools, mix together the optional topping ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Once cooled, slice your Vegan Carrot Cake Banana Bread and serve it alongside a cup of herbal tea or coffee.