Zucchini is plentiful this time of year, so I thought I’d share this yummy recipe with you that is a healthier version of an old favorite.
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. oil
1 cup raw honey
2 cups grated zucchini (or yellow squash)
1 tsp real vanilla
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
Beat eggs until light and foamy (I use my Bosch w/ a whisk attachment).
Add next 4 ingredients and lightly mix.
I use my Bosch slicer/shredder/grater attachment to do the zucchini. It’s quick and beautiful. When I’m faced with an abundance of zucchini (via the generosity of friends…remember, I have a BROWN thumb!), I shred them all and freeze in 2 cup amounts in zippy bags.
Sift together last 5 ingredients (reality check here…I do NOT sift) and add, mixing well.
About a year ago, we purchased a Vita-Mix with the grain mill attachment. I think I’ve mentioned before that while it does not seem quite as fine as the flour I was buying, I actually really like it that way.
Pour into 2 medium-sized loaf pans.
Bake at 325 for 30-40 mins.
This bread is just delightful and we’ve been gobbling it up for breakfast!
Man, we need to make some of this! Yum!
We have a recipe we use that we took out all the unhealthy ingredients and added the honey, whole wheat flour, etc, into too.
I can’t wait until our zucchini is big enough to use! One summer , we shredded a bunch of zucchini and froze it and used it to make bread for months.
We love it!
So cool!
What a healthy recipe. I will have to try yours!
I just made some zucchni bread the other day but with white flower.
I ssssooo what a vita mix! I have oogled them for years and hubby keeps saying no…my blender will do fine!
What does he know! A Vita mix is’t even the same league as a blender!
I think the reason your flour is not as fine as the store bought flour is because store flour I think, has part of the outer wheat berry removed to add shelf life to the ground flour.
Your fresh flour has ALL the natual goodness!
Blessings,
Georgiann
Mmmmm…. that does look delicious! I will have to keep this recipe in mind for when our zucchini is producing! I think I should print it out now before I forget and stick in in my recipe binder. It will be a few weeks yet before there are nay zucchinis big enough. Plus add a move in that as well.
I loved this bread my husband and daughter ate both loaves in 2 days. I mixed in some orange zest which was a great touch. Good job