Tuesday, September 21, 2010

"Healthified" Zucchini Bread

I really like this recipes because it cuts a lot of calories out of the traditional zucchini bread and it tastes very similar to the traditional zucchini bread.  This is a super moist bread and is great for a quick breakfast.  It also freezes really well.  I make several batches and freeze this bread.  It is great if you need to bring a dish to pass.  Take it out of the freezer the night before and it is ready to go.  I also grate and freeze zucchini in the summer and then make this bread in the winter.

2 1/2 c. grated zucchini (2 med.)
1 c. unsweetened applesauce (replaces some of the oil)
1/2 c. canola oil (this is a healthy oil)
3/4 c. fat free egg product (egg beaters) or 3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1. Heat over to 350 degree.  Spray the bottoms only of 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, mix zucchini, applesauce, oil, egg product, vanilla and sugar until well blended.  Stir in all remaining ingredients except walnuts until well blended.  Stir in walnuts.  Spoon batter evenly into pans.
3. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool 10 minutes.  Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling racks.  Cool completely, about 1 hr.

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