Zucchini & Squash Bread

Submitted by This Mom Still Cooks

"Finally! I developed a healthier recipe (than my usual) that didn't compromise the moistness or flavor. I'm not claiming it is fully healthy (though it uses 3 different fruits/veggies), just that it's healthier than I previously made with white flour & oil."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 2 large loaves
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups evaporated cane juice (natural sugar)
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 cup pureed butternut squash
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup natural bran
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup miniature chocolate chip

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Beat eggs until foamy.
3. Add next 6 ingredients.
4. Gradually add all dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
5. Blend in chocolate chips.
6. Bake full-size loaf approx 1 hour. Mini-loaf pans only need 20-30 minute.