Thursday, July 30, 2009

Zucchini Bread; low fat and luscious

I alter almost ALL quick breads and make them 100% moister and cut the fat content wayyyyy down by eliminating the OIL in the recipe and substituting it with ANY flavor (depending on the recipe you're making) with BABY FOOD!!! Applesauce works good too, but baby food has a silkier texture and a lot more flavor!

Zucchini Bread

Mix together & set aside:
2 cups white flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

In another bowl, add all ingredients below & mix well:
3 eggs
1/2 C. applesauce OR baby food (squash, bananas, applesauce, pears... whatever!)
1 C. white sugar
1/2 C. light sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
2 C. peeled & shredded zucchini
(Add a cup of chopped walnuts, if desired)

Add the dry ingredients & stir gently until mixed well.

Pour batter in a greased & floured loaf pan and bake in a 325 degree oven for approx. 50-60 minutes - test center with toothpick & when it comes out clean, it's done. It may take a little longer- or not... it depends on your oven, so test the center and make sure it's not 'wet'. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove.

1 comment:

  1. We have more in common than I thought...I use the SAME recipe with the baby food!

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