Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread
Packed with wholesome goodness and a hint of sweetness, Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread is the perfect way to embrace nutritious baking without compromising on flavor. This moist, tender loaf combines nutrient-rich wheat germ with freshly shredded zucchini, while warm cinnamon adds a comforting spice. A blend of granulated and brown sugars creates the perfect balance of sweetness, and optional additions like chopped nuts or raisins add delightful texture. Quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this recipe comes together in just an hour, making it ideal for busy bakers. Serve it plain, spread with butter, or drizzled with honey for a heartwarming treat the whole family will love. Keywords: wheat germ zucchini bread, easy zucchini bread recipe, healthy quick bread, moist zucchini loaf, homemade snack ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Wheat germ
- 1 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Zucchini, shredded
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cups Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and whisk until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the shredded zucchini, and if desired, stir in the chopped nuts and/or raisins.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices plain, with a spread of butter, or a drizzle of honey, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.0 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 71.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3112 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.8 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 291.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.9 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 3403 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
