Description
Enjoy this delicious and moist Spiced Zucchini Carrot Bread that’s packed with flavor from cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened or melted (or vegetable/canola oil)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of one orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Mix wet ingredients with dry until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in zucchini, carrots, walnuts, cranberries, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan or muffin cups and bake for 50-60 minutes for a loaf, or 18-22 minutes for muffins, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can customize this bread by adding chocolate chips, raisins, or your favorite nuts.
- For a healthier version, you can reduce the sugar or use a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 12 slices per loaf)
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Zucchini Carrot Bread, Spiced Bread Recipe, Baking with Vegetables
