Heart-Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe

Heart-healthy does not mean no bread! This zucchini bread recipe is the perfect alternative to processed bread.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of melted coconut oil

• ½ cup of honey or maple syrup

• 2 room temperature eggs

• ½ cup of low-fat milk of choice or water

• 1 teaspoon of baking soda

• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon of fine-grain sea salt

• ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg

• 1 ½ cups of grated zucchini, with the moisture squeezed out

• 1 ¾ cups of whole wheat flour

• ¾ cup of roughly chopped raw walnuts or pecans

How To Prepare

Preheat the oven to 325 F and grease a loaf pan. Toast the nuts in a pan. Once cooled, chop the nuts and set aside.

Combine the coconut oil and honey in a large mixing bowl. Add in the eggs and beat well.

Whisk in the milk, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg until well blended. Add the zucchini and fold it in. Add the flour and nuts. Stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the greased loaf tin.

Place in the oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.

Let the bread cool on a wire rack. Cut and serve. Whether you dress it up with wholesome toppings or dress it down and serve it as is, this bread is a delightful addition to any meal!