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Makeover Zucchini Apple Bread

Name: Makeover Zucchini Apple Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 3 loaves (12 slices each).
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup canola oil; 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups shredded zucchini; 1 cup grated peeled apples; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Makes

3 loaves (12 slices each)

Flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg, Makeover Zucchini Apple Bread delivers plenty of down-home goodness. The recipe yields three nut-filled loaves, but contains nearly 60% less fat than the recipe Kathy followed. Best of all, the sugar was decreased by 28%.

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup grated peeled apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the oil, applesauce, sugars and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, apples and pecans.
Transfer to three 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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