This Zucchini Health Bread is a moist, nutrient-dense quick bread that sneaks vegetables into a delicious treat. Made with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and bran, it offers a hearty texture and earthy flavor profile balanced by the sweetness of honey and vanilla. The addition of grated zucchini keeps the crumb tender, while chopped nuts and raisins provide satisfying crunch and bursts of fruitiness. Perfect for breakfast with butter or as an afternoon snack with tea, this bread is ideal for health-conscious bakers looking to reduce refined sugars and increase fiber intake. It stores well, making it a convenient grab-and-go option for busy mornings.
Zucchini Health Bread
Description
This Zucchini Health Bread is a moist, nutrient-dense quick bread that sneaks vegetables into a delicious treat. Made with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and bran, it offers a hearty texture and earthy flavor profile balanced by the sweetness of honey and vanilla. The addition of grated zucchini keeps the crumb tender, while chopped nuts and raisins provide satisfying crunch and bursts of fruitiness. Perfect for breakfast with butter or as an afternoon snack with tea, this bread is ideal for health-conscious bakers looking to reduce refined sugars and increase fiber intake. It stores well, making it a convenient grab-and-go option for busy mornings.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325F (165C) and grease two standard loaf pans with oil or cooking spray.
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Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor; do not squeeze out the excess moisture.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
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In a separate medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, wheat germ, bran, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Whisk to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
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Fold in the grated zucchini, chopped nuts, and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1684.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 97.3g150%
- Saturated Fat 13.7g69%
- Cholesterol 139.9mg47%
- Sodium 114.0mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 185.6g62%
- Dietary Fiber 22.0g88%
- Sugars 76.6g
- Protein 32.1g65%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
