Homemade Zucchini Carrot Bread

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ cup melted butter (or oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup finely shredded carrot
• ½ cup finely shredded zucchini
• ¼-⅓ cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour, spray or line a 8-9 inch / 20 -23 cm loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl beat the egg and the yolk 1-2 minutes, gradually add the sugar and honey and beat, add the melted butter and vanilla and beat, stir in the carrots and zucchini, add the whisked ingredients and stir just to combine, approximately 13-14 stirs no more, stir in the nuts for 2-3 turns.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake 40-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!