Sweet Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread is so delish, you'll be able to trick vegetable-haters into loving it.

Ingredients

    3 cups flour

    1 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon baking soda

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    3 eggs

    1 cup vegetable oil

    1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    2 ¼ cups sugar

    2 cups grated zucchini

    1 cup chopped walnuts (or other nuts of your choice)

Grease and flour two 8x4 inch bread pans. 

Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

Beat the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating well. Stir in the zucchini and chopped nuts.

Pour the batter into the two pans and bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.  Cool for a few minutes before eating.

*Healthier version:

Since my kids LOVE this bread, I've been making it a lot. They don't even notice the difference when I make this healthier version.

    1 1/2 cups white or wheat flour
    1 1/2 cups chickpea flour

    1 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon baking soda

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    3 eggs

    1 cup coconut oil

    1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/2 cup stevia (for baking)

    2 cups grated zucchini
    1 cup applesauce

    1 cup chopped walnuts or other nuts

They can also be made into muffins, cooking them 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.