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carrot zucchini bread

This delicious carrot zucchini bread is moist, flavorful, and perfectly sweetened for a quick bread that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 58 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup liquid-state coconut oil canola or vegetable oil may be substituted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup sour cream lite or Greek yogurt may be substituted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt optional and to taste
  • 1 cup grated carrots laid loosely in cup and not packed
  • 1 cup grated zucchini laid loosely in cup and not packed
  • 0.5 cup walnuts optional, raisins, etc.

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or grease and flour it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, oil, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon until combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots, zucchini, and optional walnuts or raisins.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  6. Bake for 54 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if the bread browns too quickly.
  7. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This healthy yet delicious bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack, packed with vegetables and good flavors.