National Zucchini Bread Day

Who knew there was a National Zucchini Bread Day? Well it’s TODAY! April 25th!  Zucchini is a classic summer veggie, so what better way to get your taste buds ready for the summer harvest than with these mouth-watering zucchini bread recipes!  Enjoy!

Zucchini Bread Recipe

2 cups fresh zucchini
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1 ¾ cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
¼ tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped nuts (we recommend pecans or walnuts!)

1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease 2 8.5”x4” loaf pans.
2. Chop zucchini finely (or use vegetable peeler and shred it), then put into a colander to drain.  Press zucchini firmly to drain extra water.
3. Cream sugar and oil until well blended.
4. Add eggs until just incorporated.
5. Gently stir in remaining dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
6. Add drained zucchini and mix well (be careful not to overmix, though).
7. Pour mix into greased loaf pans.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of bread comes out clean.

Zucchini Waffles

Love zucchini bread but want something a bit different?  Try some zucchini waffles!  Who knew veggies could be so tasty!?

1 cup fresh zucchini
2 eggs
1 cup flour
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ cup raisins (optional)
½ cup nuts (optional)

1. Add zucchini, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and oil to food processor and pulse until zucchini is finely chopped.
2. Add all dry ingredients and pulse until batter is just mixed.
3. Spoon batter onto greased hot waffle iron and bake 6-7 minutes.