Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread
Moist and wholesome bread made with fresh carrots, sweet apples, and zucchini for a flavorful loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)
- Category: Bread, Quick Bread, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded zucchini (moisture squeezed out)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup peeled and shredded apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Add Produce: Fold in zucchini, carrots, and apple until evenly distributed.
Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Stir in nuts if using.
Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For more texture, leave a little moisture in the zucchini and apple.
Add ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness.
Bread freezes well for up to 2 months.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/carrot-apple-zucchini-bread/
