Carrot Zucchini Bread Recipe

This a great grab and go breakfast for those running late school morning or a mid afternoon snack.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Yield: 1 loaf {12 slices}

Ingredients

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1 3/4 cup of grated zucchini
• 1/2 cup of grated carrots
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of applesauce
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. In a small bowl, mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Grate zucchini and carrots. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, mix 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of applesauce until well blended.
5. Next, add in the brown sugar and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Add grated zucchini and carrots, stirring until combined.
6. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture until just combined. Pour mixture into prepared greased loaf 8x4 pan.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
8. Let pan cool for 5-10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

Source: Alida's Kitchen