Healthier Mom's Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the oil, agave nectar, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just blended.
3. Stir in the zucchini and walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
5. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Interesting Facts

• Zucchini is a summer squash that is low in calories and packed with nutrients.
• Whole wheat flour is a healthier alternative to all-purpose flour as it is higher in fiber and nutrients.
• Agave nectar is a natural sweetener that is lower on the glycemic index than other sweeteners.