Description
Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread is a delightful, moist treat that perfectly combines the earthy sweetness of carrots, crisp apples, and tender zucchini. This quick bread fills your kitchen with warm aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, making it an ideal option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s a favorite at family gatherings. Enjoy it plain or top it with cream cheese frosting for an indulgent twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix zucchini, carrots, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in nuts or raisins if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg