Best Apple Zucchini Carrotbanana Or Pumpkin Bread Recipes

APPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD

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Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in one recipe. I really don't know the origin of this bread, but I do know it's been one of my favorites for many years. -Patti Dillingham, Scranton, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 cup shredded peeled apples
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add oil, sugars and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in zucchini, apples and pecans (batter will be stiff). Spoon into 3 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PUMPKIN ZUCCHINI BREAD

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Everyone in Spokane has zucchini in summer. The people who grow it have enough for all of their friends! This is one of many ways I like to use it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, combine eggs and sugar. Add pumpkin, butter and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Pour into two greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until breads test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT APPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD

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Bread recipe is incredibly moist and flavorful! Vibrant colors from the carrot, apple, and zucchini makes this quick bread irresistible!

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 Loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup diced peeled apple (Granny Smith, Fuji, whatever you have on hand)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 -3 cups powdered sugar
1 -3 tablespoon orange juice, as needed
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Bread:.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans. Line with parchment paper and set aside. (I use the baking spray with flour in it.).
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, or as much as you can. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar.
Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla and whisk until combined.
Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients along with the shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, apples, and pecans.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake until golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes, or until loaves spring back when gently pressed with fingers.
Let cool completely before icing.
Cream Cheese Glaze/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 bread and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.5, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 176.6, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 28.2, Protein 3.3

CHUNKY APPLE PUMPKIN BREAD

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This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full of nuts and spices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped peeled tart apples
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and cloves. In another large bowl, whisk the pumpkin, water, eggs and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.