Nutty Spiced Carrot Zucchini Bread

Recipe Collection: Breakfast

Nutty Spiced Carrot Zucchini Bread brings the warmth of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices to your table. This vegetarian recipe features a moist texture enhanced by crunchy pecans and sweet raisins, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or a satisfying snack. With whole wheat flour for added heartiness and applesauce for moisture, this American-style bread is gluten-free and nut-friendly.

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Overview

This Spiced Carrot Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of warm spices and fresh vegetables, creating a moist and flavorful loaf. Enhanced with the crunch of pecans and the sweetness of raisins, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The use of whole wheat flour adds a hearty texture, while the applesauce keeps it light and moist. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as a comforting afternoon treat.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Nuts, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 120 minutes

Ingredients

• As needed - Nonstick cooking spray
• 1.5 Cups (c) whole wheat flour, sifted
• 1 Cup (c) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cinnamon, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cloves, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 6 Large egg whites, whisked
• 1.5 Cups (c) brown sugar
• 1 Cup (c) zucchini, grated
• 1 Cup (c) carrot, grated
• 0.5 Cup (c) applesauce
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 Cup (c) raisins
• 0.5 Cup (c) pecans, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by coating it with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, salt, cloves, and baking powder until well blended. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they are light and frothy. Gradually add the brown sugar, mixing until well combined.
4. Stir in the grated zucchini, grated carrot, applesauce, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well incorporated.
5. Gently fold in the raisins and chopped pecans.
6. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the batter is blended. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve your delicious Spiced Carrot Zucchini Bread with Nutty Crunch. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Nutty Spiced Carrot Zucchini Bread!