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Healthy Zucchini Carrot Spice Bread

Found this on rubyglen.com while searching for a healthier zucchini spice bread.

Steps

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
Clean the zucchini , cut off the ends , and shred using a grater.
Peel the carrots , trim off the ends and shred with a grater.
Mix the zucchini and the carrot with 1 / 2 teaspoon of salt.
Place in a colander with a heavy pot on top.
Allow to sit for 20 minutes.
This will help rid the vegetables of excess water.
Sift together the flour , baking soda , baking powder and spices.
Mix thoroughly.
Set aside.
Beat the eggs until frothy.
Add the applesauce a little at a time and beat well.
Then , add the sugar.
While still beating , add the pumpkin.
Mix in the vanilla and the lemon peel.
When thoroughly mixed , add the carrot and zucchini.
Add the dry ingredients a little at a time.
Be careful not to over mix.
Slowly mix in the nut and raisins.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Place on a rack to cool for 10 minutes , then.

Ingredients

zucchini, carrot, salt, unbleached flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, eggs, applesauce, brown sugar, canned pumpkin, vanilla extract, lemon peel, walnuts, raisins