Description

This zucchini bread combines whole grains, nuts, brown sugar, and spices for a flavorful and slightly sweet loaf with a crunchy turbinado sugar crust.

Ingredients

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1 cup (99 g) all purpose flour, unbleached
1 cup (130 g) whole wheat flour (can substitute all purpose flour)
1/2 cup (100 g) packed dark brown sugar (light brown can be substituted)
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup walnut oil (optional for depth of flavor)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the vegetable oil, walnut oil (if using), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped pecans gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For a nice depth of flavor, replace 1/4 cup of oil with walnut oil. Adding 1/2 cup of dates or raisins can be a nice addition. Grated carrots can be substituted for the zucchini. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 150
Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 30