So, you get all these incredible veggies and fruit from your local farmer’s market or grocery store, and you have to figure out what to do with these beauties. Well, if you are trying to slip some more vegetables into yours or your family’s diet, the first thought is a great squash casserole, or maybe some steamed broccoli, or better yet, how about some sweet potatoes topped with a celery puree……Um, right, to maybe one of those choices. Well, this may be a perfect answer to sneaking in those veggies. My Carrot Zucchini Coconut Bread. Just shred those babies up and you will have a wonderful bread loaded with lots of good-for-you ingredients to include two vegetables, coconut oil and walnuts. Awesome for breakfast, lunch boxes or snacks. Happy baking and happy tummy!
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1½ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup carrots, shredded (about 2)
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded (1 medium)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Prepare two 1 lb loaf pans with non stick cooking spray.
- Melt coconut oil in a glass bowl for 30 seconds on 50% heat in a microwave.
- Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and powder, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and with oils on high for 2 minutes until pale yellow in color.
- Add in sugar and beat for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
- Add in vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
- Fold in zucchini, carrots and coconut. Mix until combined.
- Add in dry ingredients. Mix on low or fold in with a spatula until combined. Fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour evenly into two loaf pans.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 40-60 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Turn out onto cooling rack. Let cool completely.
- Slice and serve or wrap in foil.
- Store in refrigerator or in freezer until ready to use.
Now that the kids are off to school, you can kick back, for a few minutes at least, with a nice cup of coffee and a yummy slice of Carrot Zucchini Coconut Bread. Ahhhhh…..Life is good!
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