BARB'S ZUCCHINI CHERRY BREAD/MUFFINS

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I inherited a old recipe from a family friend for a traditional (read unhealthy) zucchini and set about fixing it and making it just a bit different. I use cherries as I spent my summers in Northern Michigan eating the cherries right off the trees but feel free to mix it up according to your tastes - my sons favorite is cherry and chocolate chip and my husband prefers chocolate pecan. The recipe can handle up to 2 cups of "add-ins"

Provided by Baking Barb

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 16-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups zucchini, shredded
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup blended vegetable oil
3/4-1 cup sugar (I have used all kinds including natural fruit derived sugars and they all work, amount of sugar is u)
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine eggs, applesauce, oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla in a bowl and mix until well blended.
  • Add in flour, baking soda and powder, salt, and cinnamon and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in dried cherries and pecans (if using).
  • Pour into 2 8 X 5 loaf pans or 24 lined muffin cups.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes for muffins or 25-30 minutes for loaves - be sure not to over bake!
  • Let cool in pans 5 minutes and then remove to a rack to cool completely for eat warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 251, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 11.4, Protein 3.4

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