Description
This Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread is a delightful combination of moist, flavorful bread packed with wholesome ingredients like grated zucchini, carrot, and apple. Perfect for a breakfast treat or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup grated apple (peeled)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix oil, applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine Mixtures: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, then fold in grated zucchini, carrot, apple, and nuts.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until done.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, be sure to squeeze the zucchini.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Enhance with raisins or shredded coconut for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
