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Zucchini Carrot Bread

Zucchini and carrots add loads of moisture to this quick bread and the cream cheese glaze makes the perfect topping!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the bread:
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • ¾ cup grated carrots
For the glaze:
  • 2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

To make the bread:
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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Add the oil, applesauce, egg, and egg yolk to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in the brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until the flour has disappeared. Do not over mix.
  5. Add the zucchini and carrots to the bowl and stir to combine.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from the loaf pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.
To make the glaze:
  1. Add the cream cheese and butter to a microwave safe bowl and microwave until soft enough to stir together, but not fully melted, about 30-60 seconds.
  2. Stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Pour the glaze over the cooled bread and allow to set for 15 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 287mg (12%) Potassium 208mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 2311IU (46%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Potassium 208mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 2311IU 46%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.