Zucchini Bread- DaVita

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Portions:
24

Serving Size:
one 3/4″ slice

Diet Types:

Preheat oven to 325° F.
Grease two 8-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ loaf pans.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly. Stir in zucchini, honey, oil, applesauce, lemon juice and vanilla.
Stir liquid mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Spread evenly in loaf pans.
Bake 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove from pans.
Cut each loaf into 12 slices.

Boost protein content to 4 grams by adding 7 tablespoons of your favorite protein powder to dry ingredients.
If Splenda® is used instead of sugar, carbohydrate is decreased to 22 grams and 1-1/2 carbohydrate choices.
Zucchini bread freezes well. Wrap in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag.
If desired, use 2/3 cup applesauce and omit the oil, or use 2/3 cup oil and omit the applesauce.

Submitted by: DaVita renal dietitian Eileen from California.