Healthier Zucchini and/or Carrot Bread

Zucchini (or carrot) bread that is just a little bit healthier and just as delicious.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings 10

Calories 144kcal

Carbs (g):

2 tablespoons canola (OR vegetable oil)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons water (OR milk)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup Splenda (or other low calorie sweetener--or use additional sugar)
1 cup grated zucchini and/or carrots
1 cup All-Bran, Bran Buds, bran flakes, raisin bran or Wheaties (if using flakes, crush somewhat before measuring)
2 eggs
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or white flour)
1 tablespoon baking powder (read tips & substitutions--see link in the notes)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins and/or walnuts (optional)

Mix oil, applesauce, water, sugar, Splenda, zucchini and All-Bran. Let sit for 10 minutes to let All-Bran soften. Mix in eggs. Add flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and raisins. Mix until just combined.
Bake in a greased loaf pan at 325 for 30 to 45 minutes. Bread is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Bread will nicely fill a small (8”x 4”) loaf pan. To fill a large loaf pan (9” x 5” which seems to be the size sold most often in the US), make 1-1/2 times the recipe and bake for about an hour.

Bread can be baked in an Omnia Stove Top Oven for the same amount of time. See how to use an Omnia here.