Healthy Eats: Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe

Summer brings with it many fruits and vegetables; one of the most popular is zucchini. The squash is found in many meals and is a favorite with those looking to eat healthy. It tastes great in baked goods and can also be cooked as a vegetable. If you’ve been growing zucchini in your garden and want to make something delicious with it, try blueberry zucchini bread. It is one of the best healthy recipes and does not compromise on great taste. In addition, you can make it in minutes.

Healthy Eats: Blueberry Zucchini Bread

This bread is a healthy delicacy

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• 3 lightly beaten eggs
• 3 cups of whole wheat flour
• 2 1/4 cups of white sugar
• 2 cups of shredded zucchini
• 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 pint of fresh blueberries

Preparation

1)      Preheat your oven to 350ᵒF. Grease 4 mini-loaf pans lightly.

2)      Mix the eggs, vanilla, oil, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the zucchini and continue mixing. Beat in the cinnamon, salt, flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Fold in the blueberries.

3)      Transfer the mixture to the pans. Bake for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out without particles.

4)      Leave the breads to cool for 20 minutes in the pans. Transfer them to cooling racks and leave for 2 hours before slicing.

The zucchini makes the bread very moist

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Expert Tips:

1)      You can substitute the sugar for sucralose brown sugar blend which is healthier.

2)      To make the bread sweeter, sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

3)      You can add 1/2 cup of your favorite nuts to the mixture.

Quick breads have a certain appeal to them that goes beyond their ease of preparation. They exude hominess and make perfect gifts. They are great for baking newbies as well as professionals. Make Blueberry zucchini bread for your family and friends this summer and impress them with your cooking skills. It is filled with great ingredients which make it one of the best healthy recipes.

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