Zucchini Bread

I often have some sort of bread made for a healthy, quick snack for my son and I. I was frequently making banana bread- always yummy- but thought I could branch out and try something different. Zucchini bread was an interesting option. Maybe a way to add vegetables into the diet (ok, probably not the most healthy way to do it, but yummy).

Ingredients

3 zucchini
1/2 c. applesauce (I use my homemade applesauce)
1 Tbs. olive oil
4 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c. wheat flour
1 1/2 c. white flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking powder


1. Heat over to 350 degrees. Grease 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2, 1 loaf pan 9 x 5 x 3, or I used a square 8 x 8 x 2 pan.

2. Chop peeled zucchini- I like to use my Pampered Chef food chopper- until chopped into small pieces.

3. Mix zucchini, sugar, eggs, vanilla, applesauce, and oil in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.

4. Pour into pan. Bake 8-inch loaves 60-70 minutes, 9-inch loaf 70-80 minutes or sqaure pan 70-80 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Enjoy!