How to Make Caribbean Zucchini Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Caribbean zucchini bread is a delicious and unique twist on the classic zucchini bread recipe. This tropical-inspired loaf is infused with the flavors of the Caribbean, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of coffee.

One of the key ingredients that sets this zucchini bread apart is the addition of shredded coconut, which adds a sweet and nutty flavor to the bread. Combined with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as the natural sweetness of grated...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup shredded coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Whisk the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Beat the bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla together in a separate large bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture. Fold the zucchini, walnuts, and coconut into the batter until evenly combined. Pour into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 25 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 198mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 154mg