Zucchini-Oat Bread

Applesauce and butter add moistness to this delicious quickbread recipe. After baking, top with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar for added flavor.


Zucchini-Oat Bread


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Servings: Makes 16 slices.
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  sugarOn Sale
  • 2-1/4  tsp.  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 2-1/2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  cup  rolled oatsOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  baking powderOn Sale
  • 3/4  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 3    eggsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  applesauceOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  vanillaOn Sale
  • 2  cups  shredded, unpeeled zucchiniOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped walnuts or pecansOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  raisinsOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside. Combine 1 tablespoon of the sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon; set aside. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and remaining cinnamon; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat eggs with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or until foamy. Add remaining sugar, the applesauce, butter, and vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in zucchini, nuts, and raisins. Spoon into prepared pan. Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture.
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Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on rack. Wrap and store several hours before slicing. Makes 16 slices.

Nutrition information
Calories 286, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Total Sugar 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 3%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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