ZUCCHINI-OAT BREAD

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This is an exceptional bread. Made with applesauce instead of oil makes it a healthier version and still has the same taste. Found in my Mother-In-Laws old recipes ;)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Breads

Time 16m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly coat a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • After shredding zucchini, be sure to drain excess liquid. I do this in my hand or in a strainer.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon of the sugar and 1/4 tsp of the cinnamon; set aside.
  • Combine flour, oats, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat eggs with electic mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or until foamy.
  • Add remaining sugar, the applesauce, butter and vanilla. Greadually add the flour mixture.
  • Beating on low speed just until combined, stir in zucchini, and nuts. Spoon into prepared pan. Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan. Cool completely on rack. Wrap and store several hours before slicing.

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