Recipe

This Zucchini Bread Recipe is the Best Way to Get Your Daily Veggies

By Lavanya Narayanan at Indiana University

Spring’s here. It’s going to rain all week and if the runners on every sidewalk isn’t enough of a tip-off then sweatshirt weather definitely is.  Everyone’s getting in shape, but the smoothie diets are so last year. Try this zucchini bread instead (yeah, bread) for a rockin’ bod.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

3 eggs, well beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups grated zucchini
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup walnuts, chopped

Directions:

1. In a 3 quart mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Add oil, sugar, zucchini and vanilla. Mix well.

2. Measure flour and to it add soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

3. Add batter and mix well.

4. Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.

5. Bake at 325 degrees  for an hour. Slice and cool before serving. Pair with a refreshing iced tea for the perfect breakfast or snack.

Zucchini isn’t your only option. Here are some other 5-a-day friendly breads to try:

• Melt in your Mouth Pumpkin Bread
• Chocolate Raspberry Banana Bread