Description
A moist and flavorful quick bread packed with carrots, zucchini, and apples, warmly spiced and lightly sweet. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack—this loaf is wholesome, soft, and utterly comforting.
Ingredients
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup grated zucchini (unpeeled, lightly squeezed)
1 cup grated apple (unpeeled, any sweet variety)
½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line with parchment.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In another bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
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Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined.
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Fold in grated carrots, zucchini, apples, and any add-ins.
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Pour into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
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Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Use applesauce instead of oil for a lighter version.
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Don’t wring all the moisture out of the zucchini—it’s essential for that soft crumb!
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Add-ins like pecans, chocolate chips, or cranberries are delicious ways to personalize.
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Loaf can be frozen in slices and reheated as needed.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 75
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American