Sunday, August 18, 2013

Sunday's Sweets: Lowfat Whole-Wheat Zucchini Bread or Muffins :)

Here's a yummy treat that you can feel good about enjoying. It's full of whole-grains and vegetables, but best of all, it's delicious without being overpowering in sweetness.

Whole-Wheat Zucchini Bread

3 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg

4 eggs
4- 4 1/2 cups grated zucchini (tightly packed)
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup oil
3 teaspoon vanilla

optional: 1/2 cup nuts

Preheat oven to 350. Mix dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients. Combine. Pour into greased pans. Bake two bread pans 40-45 min. (30 muffins= 25-30 min) Approximately 125 calories per serving. :)

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