ZUCCHINI BREAD

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1.33 cups Light Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt (If using fine table salt, use 0.5 tsp)
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
• 2 cups Grated Zucchini (about 305 g, from 2‑3 medium zucchinis)
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Grapeseed Oil (or any neutral oil such as vegetable or canola)
• 0.5 cup Milk (Can substitute Greek yogurt, almond milk, soy milk, or other dairy‑free milks)
• 0.5 cup Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Can replace with walnuts, pecans, or omit for nut‑free)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, coarse salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT3M

2. Grate Zucchini

   Grate the zucchinis using the large holes of a box grater, measure out 2 cups (about 305 g) and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl beat the two large eggs, then stir in the vanilla extract, grapeseed oil, and milk until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

4. Combine Wet and Dry

   Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, fold in the grated zucchini, and stir just until everything is incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Pumpkin Seeds

   Fold in the half‑cup of roasted pumpkin seeds (or your chosen nuts/seeds) evenly throughout the batter.

   Time: PT1M

6. Transfer to Loaf Pan

   Grease the 8×4 inch loaf pan (or line with parchment) and pour the batter in, smoothing the top with a spatula.

   Time: PT1M

7. Bake

   Place the pan in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

   Time: PT50M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Cool in Pan

   Remove the loaf from the oven and let it sit in the pan for 15 minutes to set.

   Time: PT15M

9. Final Cooling

   Turn the loaf onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely, about 20 minutes, before slicing.

   Time: PT20M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

10g

Fiber

2g