((h e a l t h y)) zucchini bread

My friend gave me a large zucchini from her garden last week and I hadn't gotten around to making anything with it.  And then today I had a great idea - zucchini bread!  It is the perfect end of summer bread - fresh from the farm zucchini with a hint of cinnamon that promises autumn on its way.  If you are feeling like a yummy treat without the guilt, here is a great recipe for you to try!

(( h e a l t h y)) zucchini bread

MAKES TWO LOAVES

1 cup vanilla greek yogurt

2 large eggs

1 small ripe banana (mashed)

2/3 cups. vegetable oil

4 tablespoons honey

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup light brown sugar

1 and 1/2 cups white flour

1 and 1/2 cups wheat flour

2 tablespoons ground flax seed

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 cups shredded zucchini ( pressed between paper towels to dry a bit)

((optional)) chocolate chips/walnuts

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1. Preheat oven to 325 and grease two loaf pans.

2. Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well to combine.

3. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, flours, flax seed, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix well.

4. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring just until moistened.  Add in zucchini and stir.

5.  ((optional)) add in nuts or chocolate chips.  I just sprinkled some chocolate chips on top of mine to give it a bit of the flavor without the extra calories.

6. Bake for about 40 minutes - until a toothpick comes out clean.

This recipe is so easy and I love how great my kitchen smells while it is baking! I hope you enjoy this recipe!!