Dried Fruit and Walnut Zucchini Bread

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Ready In: 65 Minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

1 cup packed dark brown sugar, divided

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1 cup packed shredded zucchini (about 1 large)

3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk

1/2 cup golden raisins

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon grated orange rind

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, walnuts, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, remaining brown sugar, remaining 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
4. Combine zucchini and next 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; add to flour mixture. Stir just until moist.
5. Spoon batter into an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle walnut mixture evenly over batter.
6. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

By RecipeOfHealth.com