Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread
This is a good source of essential fatty acids and fiber.

Ingredients of Zucchini Bread
1 large or 2 small ripe bananas
2 high-omega eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup olive or canola oil
1 cup grated zucchini
½ cup oat bran
¾ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup ground flaxseeds
¾ cup (3 ounces) walnut pieces
½ cup (4 ounces) raisins
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Makes one 9" x 5" loaf pan or twelve 21⁄2 inch muffins.

Preparation of Zucchini Bread
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare loaf pan or muffin tins with cooking spray, or coat with a little oil and dusting of flour. In a blender or food processor, puree bananas. Gradually add eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Gradually add oil. Pour into bowl with grated zucchini. In a separate bowl combine everything else. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, and mix and blend thoroughly. Pour into prepared pan or muffin tins. Bake approximately 45minutes for the loaf pan or 25 minutes for muffins. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out dry.

Category: Healthy Eating During Pregnancy