🥕✨ Sneaky Veggie Bread That Actually Gets Your Family Excited! ✨🥕
A hidden-vegetable cake recipe that’s both nutritious and indulgent—your family will never guess it’s packed with healthy goodness!
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for a healthier option)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or applesauce (for extra moisture)
- 1 cup grated zucchini (no need to peel)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
For the Glaze (Optional but Delicious!):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or orange juice for a citrusy touch)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk oil, eggs, vanilla, and Greek yogurt (or applesauce) until smooth.
4️⃣ Add the Veggies!
- Fold in the grated zucchini and carrots into the wet ingredients.
5️⃣ Mix Everything Together
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- If using nuts or raisins, fold them in now.
6️⃣ Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & Glaze (Optional)
- Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- If adding glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Serving Size
- Makes 1 loaf (8-10 slices)
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert!
Nutritional Info (Per Slice – Without Glaze) (Approximate)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
Health Benefits 🏆
✔ Packed with Hidden Veggies – Adds fiber, vitamins & moisture
✔ Greek Yogurt Adds Protein – Helps keep you fuller longer
✔ Less Sugar, More Natural Sweetness – Carrots & zucchini add natural sweetness
✔ Customizable – Add nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips!
Q/A & Tips
❓ Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes! Substitute all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free flour.
❓ Can I make muffins instead of a loaf?
Absolutely! Divide the batter into muffin tins and bake for 18-22 minutes.
❓ Will my kids taste the veggies?
Nope! The veggies blend in perfectly, adding moisture without overpowering the flavor.
❓ Can I store it?
- Room Temp: 2 days in an airtight container
- Fridge: Up to 5 days
- Freezer: Up to 3 months (slice before freezing for easy access!)
Would you like to adjust this recipe to make it even more personalized? 😊