Zucchini Oat Bread – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup
This delicious, plant-based zucchini oat bread is perfect for summer. The vegan recipe adds spice with cinnamon and nutmeg add interesting spice while oat flour creates a fluffier texture. Enjoy for a whole grain, oil-free healthy breakfast or snack
2large zucchinigrated and squeezed (about 1 ½ cup or 210g after squeezing)
1/4cupsunflower seeds
2tablespoonsrolled oatsfor decorating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325. Line 3 mini loaf pans, 1 large loaf pan or a 12-count muffin tray with Parchment paper.
To make the oil-free wet mixture: In a microwave-safe container, combine the dates, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla. Microwave 80-90 seconds, just to soften the dates. Set aside and let cool.
To make the whole grain dry mixture: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat pastry flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a whisk to sift the ingredients together.
To grate the zucchini: Set up the small grater blade of your food processor (or use the smallest size of a hand grate). Trim the ends off the zucchini. Grate the zucchini until finely shredded. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel. Wring out the zucchini in the towel, squeezing out the juices. This is an essential step to create a light, fluffy bread. Don’t skip it!
To make the muffin batter: When the we mixture has cooled slightly, use an immersion blender (or food processor) to puree. Puree until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the grated zucchini. If adding sunflower seeds or other mix-ins, add them now. Stir just until combined.
Portion batter into 3 small loaf pans (or 1 large loaf or 12 muffin cups). Sprinkle a few of the dry oats on top. Bake at 325F 50-60 minutes for mini loaves (40-45 minutes for muffins), until a toothpick can cleanly be inserted and removed. Remove and let cool 15 minutes before slicing.
Yield: 3 mini loaves, or 12 muffins
Notes
MEDIUM | SERVINGS: 12 | READY IN: 80 MINUTES | YIELD: 12 MUFFINS, 1 BIG LOAF, OR 3 MINI LOAVES