Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

 

Bring on fall!!

This bread tastes amazing- it's super moist and has the perfect amount of pumpkin in it.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup butter, melted (or 1 cup oil or 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cup applesauce)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1-2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

• In a bowl, combine eggs and sugar. Add pumpkin, butter (or oil/applesauce) and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until breads test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves.

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.