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makeover zucchini bread

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Recipe by
RC :)
@rcrc
Reading, PA

Lightened my usual recipe by using less oil, sugar and eggs. Using some whole wheat flour does make the loaves a little more dense.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For makeover zucchini bread

  • 3 c
    all-purpoe flour (can substitute 1 cup with whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    cloves
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/3 c
    canola oil
  • 1/2 c
    unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 c
    shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 c
    chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c
    raisins (soak in boiling water for 10 minutes to soften and then drain)

How To Make makeover zucchini bread

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.
  • 2
    In another large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the oil, applesauce, sugar and vanilla. Beat until blended.
  • 3
    Stir into the dry ingredients until just moistened. (Will seem dry) Fold in the zucchini, raisins and nuts. (I used golden raisins for the color.)
  • 4
    Divide among three 8 x 4 loaf pans that have been sprayed with regular or baking PAM.
  • 5
    Bake at 350° for 40 - 50 minutes or until loaves test done. Cool for 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
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