Healthy and Delicious Flax Seed Zucchini Bread Recipe

This Flax Seed Zucchini Bread is a nutritious and flavorful way to enjoy zucchini. Packed with wholesome ingredients like flax seeds, zucchini, and whole wheat flour, it is a perfect snack or breakfast option. The bread is moist, tender, and slightly sweet, making it a hit with both kids and adults. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this delightful bread in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated zucchini
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, brown sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, flax seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and serve the Flax Seed Zucchini Bread. Enjoy!

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