Zucchini Granola Bread

Submitted by MARIA MAC

"Nice way to use up some of the zucchini that has taken over the garden."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 1⁄2 cups unbleached flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups zucchini (grated)
• 1 cup dried cranberries (or raisin's)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup granola cereal

• GLAZE

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon warm water

directions

1. Combine eggs, sugar and oil in large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add dry ingredients and flavorings to same bowl. Then, fold in zucchini,cranberries, and cereal. Add vanilla last.
2. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake in 350 degree oven for about 55 minutes.
3. Take from pans and place on racks. While still warm, poke several holes into each loaf with a cake tester.
4. Then, glaze with a combination of fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar and warm water. Glaze should be thin.

Reviews

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My kids and I enjoyed the flavor of this but I found the texture to be really packy. I subbed 1/2 cup of applesauce for 1/2 cup of the oil and am reviewing without stars because I don't know if that affected my outcome. I also omitted the glaze as I forgot all about it and then didn't want to do it once the bread had completely cooled. This did help use up some zucchini, though- thanks!