Description
A moist and flavorful quick bread combining the sweetness of pumpkin and apple with the subtle freshness of zucchini, perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and grated
1 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined.
In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar and oil mixture, whisking well after each addition.
Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the grated apple and grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
