How to Make Healthier Mom's Zucchini Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Zucchini bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations of home cooks. It's a tasty treat that combines the sweetness of a quick bread with the added bonus of sneaking in some vegetables. In many households, zucchini bread is a staple during the summer months when zucchinis are abundant in gardens and at farmers' markets.

This Healthier Mom's Zucchini Bread recipe offers a fresh take on the traditional recipe, making it a lighter and more nutritious option for...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup low-fat milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch pans.
  • Sift all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon into a bowl.
  • Beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients and beat well. Stir in zucchini and walnuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center of bread comes out clean, 40 to 60 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan and cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 183mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 116mg