Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 180ºC (356ºF).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until fluffy. Whisk in the 0 calorie brown sugar until combined.

Step 3

Add the yogurt, applesauce and vanilla and whisk again until well combined.

Step 4

Add the flour, baking powder and spiced and whisk to combine. Fold in the shredded carrot.

Step 5

Transfer the batter to a 9-inch loaf tin lined with parchment paper and bake for 45-55 minutes, checking every five minutes once it has been in the oven for Cool on a cooling rack.

Step 6

Make the cream cheese glaze by mixing together the cream cheese, vanilla and 0 calorie powdered sugar until smooth.

Step 7

Allow the loaf to cool completely before adding the glaze and topping with crushed pecans.

Step 8

Slice and enjoy!