I did some research this morning and came up with this recipe which is a compilation of about 5 of the different recipes I found. I combined the idea of filling the loaves with produce, with using whole wheat flour and then adding a little sweetness with the chocolate chips.
This recipe creates two moist and yummy quick bread loaves which are filled with four or so cups of shredded produce. It is a great way to start your day! If you would like to lighten it up, you could substitute applesauce for 1/2 of the butter and it will still turn out great. Our zucchini from the farm box along with some of the carrots and even an apple were all included! We will definitely make this one again.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp kosher salt
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated, ½ of the “nut”)
1 1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 stick, melted butter
2 tsp vanilla
3 shredded zucchini
2 shredded carrots
1 shredded apple
1 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
First, shred your fruit and veggies
Next, mix the flours, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt in a separate bowl.
Then, mix the sugars, the eggs, the melted butter and the vanilla in a large bowl
Then combine the shredded veggies and fruit, the flour mixture, the chocolate chips and the liquid ingredients and combine until everything is moist. Pour into two greased standard loaf pans.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the loaf.
If you can wait, let the Zucchini Bread cool slightly. Then slice and enjoy!
