Carrot Zucchini Walnut Loaf

The Carrot Zucchini Walnut Loaf is a moist and flavorful treat, combining carrots’ natural sweetness with zucchini’s freshness and walnuts’ crunch. This loaf is an excellent choice for breakfast or as a snack. Its blend of spices provides depth to the flavors, ensuring each bite is enjoyable. Beginners and seasoned bakers alike will find this recipe simple yet rewarding, yielding a loaf that looks and tastes delightful.

Ingredients

• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1 cup zucchini, shredded
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, chopped walnuts, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined.
5. Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Keywords: Breakfast, Snack, Moist, Flavorful, Baking

Spice Rack: Cinnamon

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