Healthy Zucchini Carrot Bread
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.
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- large glass bowl
- Loaf pan (8x4 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.