The Food Nanny's Zucchini Bread

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.

Welcome back, today we're making zucchini bread.

Discuss the idea that zucchini bread can be enjoyed all year long.

Mention using 2 cups of sugar and dividing it into four mini pans.

Add vegetable oil to the sugar and mention that butter can be used instead, but oil keeps it moist.

Add eggs to the mixture and start mixing it up.

Add shredded zucchini without draining the liquid, and mention that frozen zucchini can also be used for moisture.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Combine dry ingredients: cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

Mix the wet and dry ingredients together, being careful not to overmix to avoid sinking.

Show how to coat mini loaf pans with a cinnamon sugar mixture, mentioning that the pans are USA made.

Add the batter to the coated pans and ensure the middle is done when baking.

Mention that the zucchini bread freezes well and makes a great neighbor gift.

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