Mouth Healthy Recipe: Zucchini Carrot Bread

It looks like Bugs Bunny had it right all along. Carrots are a nutritious and delicious way to support your health! They provide vitamin C and calcium for healthy gums and strong teeth. They’re also rich in beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A – a vital nutrient for vision health.

• May lower cholesterol levels to improve cardiovascular health.
• Contain fiber to support proper digestion.
• Provide antioxidants and vitamin A for healthier skin.

Zucchini Carrot Bread  

No one will know this lightly sweet loaf is loaded with extra veggies that are a bonus for your taste buds and your health.  

Ingredients 

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 
• ¾ cup shredded carrots 
• ¾ cup shredded peeled zucchini 
• ½ cup sugar 
• 2 large eggs, room temperature 
• 1½  teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 3 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 tablespoon baking powder 
• ½ teaspoon baking soda 
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• ¾ cup orange juice 
• Optional: ½ cup walnuts

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.  
2. Combine the first 8 ingredients in a bowl. 
3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in small bowl. 
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the carrot and zucchini mixture, adding orange juice as you go.  
5. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8×4-inch loaf pans. 
6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. 
7. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely. 
8. Enjoy!