Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you all enjoy your day with your loved ones – remember, Valentine’s Day is also for good friends too! Tell your friends how much you care for them on this day. I basically did a lot of calling/emailing/texting to the people who are significant in my life. It’s a wonderful day.
And to my husband, Happy Valentine’s Day! I made him a zucchini bread – in the rush of the morning, it’s good to take some to work. Hubby doesn’t really eat breakfast because he doesn’t have an appetite in the morning, so I literally have to shove a banana at him to make sure he has something to eat besides a cup of black coffee. My mother-in-law, who’s here for a visit, said this was the best zucchini bread she’s ever had. I figured it’s a good start to the morning – you’re eating some fruit, vegetables, and I added in some whole wheat flour. It’s not too oily like some are, and it’s chock-full of grated zucchini and raisins. I know many people like to add chocolate chips, but to me, raisins were a good match. Nothing says love more than making something good-for-you for the ones you care about!
Zucchini Bread with Raisins serves 8-10
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola oil
grated rind of 1 lemon
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups grated/shredded zucchini
1/4 cup raisins
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, lemon zest, and sugar. Stir in the grated zucchini to the wet mixture, as well as the raisins. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined. Pour in an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan, and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you all enjoy your day with your loved ones – remember, Valentine’s Day is also for good friends too! Tell your friends how much you care for them on this day. I basically did a lot of calling/emailing/texting to the people who are significant in my life. It’s a wonderful day.
And to my husband, Happy Valentine’s Day! I made him a zucchini bread – in the rush of the morning, it’s good to take some to work. Hubby doesn’t really eat breakfast because he doesn’t have an appetite in the morning, so I literally have to shove a banana at him to make sure he has something to eat besides a cup of black coffee. My mother-in-law, who’s here for a visit, said this was the best zucchini bread she’s ever had. I figured it’s a good start to the morning – you’re eating some fruit, vegetables, and I added in some whole wheat flour. It’s not too oily like some are, and it’s chock-full of grated zucchini and raisins. I know many people like to add chocolate chips, but to me, raisins were a good match. Nothing says love more than making something good-for-you for the ones you care about!
Zucchini Bread with Raisins
serves 8-10
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup canola oil
grated rind of 1 lemon
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups grated/shredded zucchini
1/4 cup raisins
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, lemon zest, and sugar. Stir in the grated zucchini to the wet mixture, as well as the raisins. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined. Pour in an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan, and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.