HEALTHY ZUCCHINI-APRICOT BREAD

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Zucchini recipes abound in late summer, and this healthy quick bread recipe from Tablespoon.com and Gold Medal Flour is a family favorite at our house. Make the most of your garden's bounty, add apricots for extra fiber and flavor, and you've got an easy recipe for a great, healthy snack!

Provided by AppeTips

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 1/2 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350ยบ. Spray loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, with nonstick cooking spray. Mix zucchini, sugar, oil and egg whites in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except apricots. Stir in apricots. Pour into pan.
  • 2. Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack before slicing. Store tightly wrapped in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2015.2, Fat 57.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 2393.3, Carbohydrate 344.2, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 190.2, Protein 34.7

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