BAKE WITH ME! ZUCCHINI BREAD FOR THE VEGGIE HATERS

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped oats

Seeds are nut-free and add crunch.

Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter.

Grate 1 cup of zucchini and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2/3 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Add 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Stir in 1 cup of grated zucchini.

Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips if desired.

Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan using non-stick spray or butter and flour.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan.

Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes, checking with a toothpick to ensure it comes out clean.

Let the bread cool on a baking rack before removing from the pan.

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