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Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread

A deliciously moist loaf combining sweet apples, carrots, and healthy zucchini, perfect for snacks or breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the bread

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Melted for mixing
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 pieces eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch ground cloves
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini Ensure moisture is squeezed out
  • 1 cup diced peeled apple
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Can substitute with walnuts

For the cream cheese glaze

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar Adjust to desired sweetness
  • 1-3 tbsp orange juice, as needed To achieve desired consistency

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  • Place zucchini in a large kitchen towel, bring up the four corners, and twist. Squeeze the towel to extract all the liquid from the zucchini; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla, and whisk until combined.

Baking

  • Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients along with the shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, apples, and pecans.
  • Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 55 to 60 minutes, or until loaves spring back when gently pressed with fingers.
  • Let cool completely before icing.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Cream together cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer.
  • Add in 2 cups of powdered sugar and continue mixing.
  • Drizzle in orange juice until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Frost the bread and enjoy.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with coffee or tea. Can add more cream cheese frosting on top for extra sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword Baking, Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread, Healthy Snack, Quick Bread, Zucchini Recipe
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