MAKEOVER ZUCCHINI BREAD

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This makeover bread has a golden top, lots of sweet cinnamon flavor and a slimmed-down nutritional profile. It's perfect for your next afternoon snack. -Marjorie Curtis, Haddam, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded zucchini
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. , Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.