Zucchini Carrot Bread
Savor the comforting flavors of Zucchini Carrot Bread, a moist and tender loaf that combines the natural sweetness of grated zucchini and carrots with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly balanced with just the right hint of sweetness from granulated and brown sugar, this quick bread is an irresistible way to sneak in some veggies without sacrificing flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this easy recipe is ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. Optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a smear of butter or cream cheese elevates each slice to sheer perfection. Whether you're baking for your family or hosting friends, this wholesome treat will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Large eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Grated zucchini
- 1 cup Grated carrots
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Take care not to overmix.
Fold in the grated zucchini and grated carrots until evenly distributed. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices as is, or spread with butter or cream cheese for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 266 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
