Description
This quick bread is a delightful blend of carrots, apples, and zucchini, offering a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed of excess moisture)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped apple
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated carrots, grated zucchini, chopped apple, and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent a soggy bread.
- Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This bread freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: carrot bread, apple bread, zucchini bread, quick bread, healthy bread, breakfast bread, snack