i recreated my mom's ORANGE SPICE ZUCCHINI BREAD & this is how it went! | (spoiler: it's amazing!)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free option that adds crunch.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is a healthier fat.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Grease two 9x3x5 loaf pans with avocado oil using a silicone pastry brush or paper towel.

In a bowl, combine the wet ingredients: 1 cup avocado oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 cup sugar, and 3 eggs. Beat well to incorporate.

In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cardamom, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.

Add the zest of several oranges to the wet ingredients and mix well.

Add the grated tromboncino squash to the wet mixture and stir to combine.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Pour the batter evenly into the greased loaf pans.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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