Ingredients
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- 2 cups Freshly Grated Zucchini
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts or Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix vegetable oil and applesauce, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in grated zucchini and optional nuts or seeds.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan, pour in batter, and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Last Step:
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Use fresh zucchini for maximum flavor.
Squeeze out moisture from zucchini to avoid sogginess.
Experiment with spices for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40