Makes two 9×5-inch loaves (12 slices per loaf)
This unique bread is made with healthy whole-wheat pastry flour and plenty of fresh zucchini. It has less oil than similar recipes and is packed with flavor from orange zest, cranberries, and pistachios. I always make two loaves because it freezes extremely well; thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours on the counter. It’s a satisfying snack any time of day and especially good when spread with peanut or almond butter.
Zucchini Bread with Pistachios and Cranberries
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup natural cane sugar
- 1⁄2 cup canola oil
- 1⁄2 cup reduced-fat (2 percent) milk
- 11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups packed, grated zucchini (about 2 large or 3 medium zucchinis)
- Zest from 1 small orange
- 3 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped raw, shelled pistachios or walnuts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 ̊. Coat two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Place eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add zucchini and orange zest; stir to blend. 3. In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt; whisk to blend. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in nuts and dried cranberries. Stir to combine; do not overmix, or bread will be tough.
- Divide batter into loaf pans and bakeon center rack for 50–60 minutes or until golden brown (a wooden tester should come out clean). Let bread cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes; then remove from pans. Cool completely before slicing, ideally 2 hours.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Bread with Pistachios and Cranberries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 31mg
10%
Sodium 129mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Protein 2g
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (1 slice): 92 cal, 3g fat (2g mono, 1g poly, 1g sat), 31mg chol, 2g protein, 15g carb, 1g fiber, 129mg sodium