Description
This Spiced Zucchini Carrot Bread is a moist and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of carrots and dried cranberries with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for breakfast or 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 (can substitute vegetable or 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 the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan or line a muffin tin with liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugars, oil, and vanilla until well combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. The mixture will be thick.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in the shredded zucchini and carrot until well incorporated. Add the walnuts, dried cranberries, and orange zest. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan or muffin tin. Bake the loaf for 50-60 minutes or the muffins for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Zucchini Carrot Bread, Spiced Bread, Baking, Breakfast, Snack
