Easy Pecan Zucchini Bread
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Easy Pecan Zucchini Bread
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The perfect way to use up all that zucchini? Make this delicious Zucchini Bread. An easy quick bread filled with pecans or your favorite nuts. The perfect snack or dessert bread.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini (1 cup shredded)
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped roasted nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts)
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ( I use corn or sunflower oil) or melted butter (78 grams in total)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350 F (180 C) and grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan.
- Place the nuts on a baking sheet and roast until golden approximately 5-7 minutes, immediately transfer the roasted nuts from the baking sheet to a clean bowl, set aside to cool.
- Shred the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and pecans.
- In a medium bowl add the eggs and beat slightly with a fork, then add the vegetable oil, zucchini and vanilla, combine well.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until combined (approximately 15 stirs). Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 55 - 50 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool in pan for about 10-15 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
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Notes
- Store the baked cooled bread tightly wrapped and or in a airtight container or bag. It will keep at room temperature for approximately 3 days, if you house is too warm then it should be refrigerated. It will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge.
- The completely cooled bread can be frozen, place in a freezer safe bag or container. It will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer. It can be thawed either on the counter or in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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