Low-Fat Zucchini Bread

We usually have a garden in our backyard every year with a surplus of zucchini. However, this year with the weather, we have not had the best fruits and veggies to pick. My grandma went to the farmer's market and brought back some zucchini for us. And the story ends with me in the kitchen and some freshly, baked zucchini bread to eat. Adapted from several zucchini recipes including this Food.com recipe.*

Low-Fat Zucchini Bread

Yummy bread made with fresh zucchini from the garden. And the secret ingredient: applesauce!

Serves: 3 mini loaf pans

Prep Time: 10 min

Total Time: 45 min

Ingredients 

• 1 1/2 c all purpose flour

• 3/4 c sugar

• 1/4 t baking soda

• 1/2 t baking powder

• 1/4 t salt

• 1 1/2 t ground cinnamon

• 2 large eggs

• 2 1/4 c zucchini, shredded (about 2 medium)

• 1/4 applesauce

• 1  1/2 t vanilla extract

Baking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9” x 13” pan with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare cake batter as directed on package.
2. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
3. Mix the eggs, zucchini, applesauce, and vanilla in another bowl.
4. Combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture. Stir until well blended.
5. Pour the bread batter into your prepared loaf pans.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

*Websites Cited

"Low Fat Healthy Zucchini Bread." Food.com. Scripps Networks, 04 Jun 2009. Web. 13 Aug 2013. <http://www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-healthy-zucchini-bread-375809>.