1 cup sugar
3/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup shredded carrots or zucchini
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (opt)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease and flour a loaf pan or small springform or bundt pan.

Mix sugar and applesauce in a large bowl. Combine dry ingredients and add the to wet mixture. Add carrots or zucchini and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time (do not beat the eggs too much). Mix well.

Stir in the optional nuts and raisins. Pour into the pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean.

Variation: Add 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (in juice, drained) to the batter.

Makes about 12 servings.