Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread

Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread is a wholesome, flavor-packed treat that beautifully combines the earthy sweetness of grated sweet potato and the subtle freshness of zucchini. This moist quick bread recipe features a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and optional walnuts or dried cranberries for an irresistible texture and burst of flavor. Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or an afternoon snack, this easy-to-make bread is naturally rich in nutrients and pairs wonderfully with a spread of butter or cream cheese. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an ideal go-to for using up seasonal produce and delighting your family with its cozy, homemade charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup, grated zucchini
• 1 cup, grated sweet potato
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Fold the grated zucchini and grated sweet potato into the wet mixture.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

If using, fold in the chopped nuts and raisins or dried cranberries.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Serve plain or with a spread of butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1161.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3480.2

Total Fat 168.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 70.5g
Cholesterol 379.5mg	0%
Sodium 3890.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 462.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 241.2g
Protein 56.0g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 361.4mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 2474.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 51.5%