ZUCCHINI CRANBERRY BREAD

Zucchini Cranberry Bread image

Tart berries, crunchy nuts and tender zucchini are simply delightful mixed together in this mini loaf. I make quick breads to give at Christmas, and lots of people ask for this one. -Carol Lee, Ripon, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded zucchini
2/3 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Fold in the zucchini, cranberry sauce, walnuts and orange zest (batter will be thick)., Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.