Succulent Zucchini Bread
(makes 2 loaves, 10 servings each)
| butter-flavored cooking spray |
| 3 | large eggs or 3/4 cup egg substitute |
| 1 | tablespoon natural vanilla |
| 1 | 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, packed in natural juice, well drained |
| 1 1/2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 | cups whole wheat flour |
| 1/2 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons ground cinnamon |
| 3/4 | teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| 1 | teaspoon salt (optional) |
| 1 | cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) |
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat two 8-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add the oil, DiabetiSweet, vanilla, pineapple, and zucchini.
- In a second large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt (if using). If using, add the walnuts and toss.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined. Spoon into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a tester inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on wire racks.
Note: This fantastic loaf freezes well. You can top it with frozen fat-free, sugar-free vanilla yogurt, if desired.
| Per serving (bread only): | 118 calories (35% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 5 g total fat (0.6 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 32 mg cholesterol,149 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch), 1 fat |
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