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Healthy Zucchini Bread

Healthy Zucchini Bread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice or water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 3/4 cup roughly chopped raw walnuts or pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the zucchini and nuts (if using).
  6. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.