Zucchini Apple Bread

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 cup grated peeled apples
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the oil, applesauce, sugars and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, apples and pecans.

Transfer to three 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 3 loaves (12 slices each).

Nutritional Analysis: 1 slice equals 161 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 128 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.