Yogurt Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic spelt flour
- 1 cup organic white whole wheat flour (or all purpose)
- 1/2 cup organic sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 organic eggs
- 1/2 cup plain fat free organic yogurt
- 1/4 cup organic natural applesauce
- 1/4 cup cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
- 1- medium local (organic) zucchini, shredded
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Combine dry ingredients together in a bowl
- In a stand mixer (or with a whisk), beat the eggs, yogurt, applesauce and oil until a pale yellow color
- Add in dry ingredients to mixer and beat until combined, a thick batter will form
- Fold in shredded zucchini
- Spray a 8-inch by 4-inch (holds a pound) loaf tin with cooking spray. Gently fold the batter into the pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until just firm in center
- Serves 12
Per serving: 155 calories, 5 .3 grams fat (less than a gram of saturated fat), 27 milligrams cholesterol, 123 milligrams sodium, 2.5 grams dietary fiber, 24.6 grams carbohydrates, 4.3 grams protein
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