Zucchini Carrot Loaf

We currently have fresh carrots and zucchini in our market! Why not try baking this mouth- watering loaf for a healthy snack alternative during the week?

PSST parents, this loaf is great for school snacks!

Zucchini Carrot Loaf

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Butter, Softened
• 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1/3 Cup of Orange Juice
• 1/3 Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
• 1 Pinch of Salt
• 2 TSP Baking Powder
• 1/2 TSP Baking Soda
• 2 TBSP Cinnamon
• Pinch of Ground Nutmeg
• 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
• 2 Cups Shredded Zucchini (Unpeeled)
• 1 Cup Crushed Almonds (Or whichever nut you prefer)
• 3 Cups Flour

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Combine butter, sugar and eggs in a bowl. Mix well.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients one by one, leaving the flour until last.
4. When adding the flour, ensure you thoroughly mix through one cup at a time.
5. Grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
6. Bake at 350 for 40 minutues
7. Let the loaves cool for at least 30 minutes. Transfer loaf to a cooling rack after 30 minutes to continue the cooling process.