Looking for a delicious way to sneak more veggies into your diet? This healthy zucchini carrot bread is the perfect solution! Packed with fresh zucchini and sweet carrots, it’s a moist, flavorful loaf that’s naturally sweetened and full of wholesome ingredients.
Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert, this nutrient-rich bread is a guilt-free treat that the whole family will love. Plus, it’s easy to make and the perfect way to use up your summer harvest. Let’s dive into this recipe for a mouthwatering and nourishing twist on classic comfort food!
The Best Zucchini Bread Recipe From the Mediterranean! Ready in under 1 hour
Table of contents:
How to Make Healthy Zucchini Carrot Bread
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini, grated (400g / 14oz.)
- 1 large carrot, grated (200g / 7oz.)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ½ lemon (zested)
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
- Grate carrot and zucchini and squeeze off excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs with a pinch of seasoning.
- Add the other ingredients and gently fold the mixture until combined, this should take 2-3 minutes by hand (do not use an electric mixer for this step).
- Line an 8×4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Transfer this mixture to your loaf pan and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before removing from the pan. It should just lift out with the parchment paper.
- Slice into 1-inch pieces and serve while still warm.
Cooking tips:
Skip the butter for Olive oil
Like many Mediterranean recipes, good-quality olive oil is used. We suggest using extra virgin olive oil for cooking. It’s no secret that EVOO has numerous health benefits, plus EVOO is very stable and retains its flavor profile even when cooked or used in baked recipes.
Mix by hand
This recipe is very easy to make by hand and tends to work better if the batter is not overmixed. We suggest preparing it by hand and avoid using a high-speed electric mixer. A slow-speed mixer with a bread hook is also a good option.
Squeeze off excess liquid
Zucchini bread is meant to be moist, but too much liquid in the zucchini will leave you with disappointing results, and soggy zucchini bread is best avoided. To ensure your zucchini bread is moist and still light and fluffy, grate the zucchini and then squeeze out as much of the liquid from the zucchini as possible.
Preheat the oven
Before putting your zucchini bread into the oven, ensure the oven has enough time to be preheated to the correct temperature 180°C / 350°F.
Herbs and spices
Mediterranean cooking tends to rely on using good-quality herbs and spices and just a little seasoning from salt and pepper. The herbs can be fresh or dried, but when using a dried version, halve the quantities. This is because dried herbs tend to be more concentrated.
Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread
It is very easy to make gluten-free zucchini carrot bread. Simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative using the same measure (1.5 cups).
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size: slices | |
| Servings: 8 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 226 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 11.7g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 2.4g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 192mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.8g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 9g | |
| Vitamin D 4mcg | 22% |
| Calcium 173mg | 13% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 252mg | 5% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
More Healthy Appetizers and Snack Recipes from the Mediterranean:
- Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)
- Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark
- Creamy Mediterranean Hummus
- Salmon Fishcakes with Cilantro, Chili, and Lime
- Caprese salad (Insalata Caprese)
- Bruschetta
Healthy Zucchini Carrot Bread
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- large glass bowl
- Loaf pan (8×4 inches)
- Box Grater
- Oven
- Wooden spatula
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini grated (400g / 14oz.)
- 1 large carrot grated (200g / 7oz.)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour or use gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lemon zested
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
- Grate carrot and zucchini and squeeze off excess liquid.1 zucchini, 1 large carrot
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs with a pinch of seasoning.2 large eggs, Salt and pepper
- Add the other ingredients and gently fold the mixture until combined, this should take 2-3 minutes by hand (do not use an electric mixer for this step).¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil, 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, Fresh parsley, ½ lemon
- Line an 8×4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Transfer this mixture to your loaf pan and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before removing from the pan. It should just lift out with the parchment paper.
- Slice into 1-inch pieces and serve while still warm.
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