Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

This unbelievably moist and delicious zucchini sweet potato bread is a family favorite! My friend Mary's secret recipe is bursting with flavor, and the kids will gobble it up without ever suspecting the hidden veggies. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this bread also freezes beautifully, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 362.5 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • Vanilla
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and mashed (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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How to Make Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs, oil, and sugar to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

137g

Fat

12g

Carbs

17g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread?

Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread?

Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread has approximately 362.5 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread?

The key ingredients for Mary's Excellent Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread are Flour, Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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