Recipe For Carrot Zucchini Bread

Healthy Dessert: Carrot Zucchini Bread


Updated 10/06/09 8:03 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Zucchinis are overflowing out of many people's gardens now so you can either find them free from a generous friend, or for a couple bucks at your local farmers market. Once you get your hands on this green summer squash, give this recipe a try.

Carrot Zucchini Bread
Grandma's recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (flax meal)
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 cup Sucanat (or sugar)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup grated carrots

Directions

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat egg and add sugars. Then add oil and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in vegetables. Then mix in dry ingredients.
  4. Pour into greased bread pan. Bake 45 to 55 minutes at 350° F until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

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