CINNAMON ZUCCHINI BREAD

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"The only way Mom could get me to eat veggies was to bake this zucchini bread. When I grew up, I lightened her original recipe, so I can still eat it without guilt." -Kathie Meyer, Round Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups shredded peeled zucchini
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, oil, egg whites and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in zucchini and raisins. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges