Zucchini Bread (Gluten + Dairy Free)
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
60 Minutes
Yield
1 Loaf
Level:
Intermediate
This classic recipe is now adapted to not only be gluten and dairy free, but with the option to create it nut-free!
Utilizing Olive Oil is a great and healthy alternative that lends to the moist texture and deliciously light flavor of this bread!
Ingredients
2 eggs
1/4 cup maple sugar & 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or 1/2 cup coconut sugar)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon lemon extract
2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
1 cups cassava flour
1 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoonground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
coconut or olive oil (if going for nut-free) and additional cassava flour to grease and flour pan
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350⁰ F.
Grease and flour one bread loaf pan.
Whisk together eggs, sugar, olive oil, and vanilla.
Stir in zucchini.
Combine flour, baking soda, spices and salt in a separate bowl. Add to egg mixture and stir to fully incorporate.
Fold in walnuts or pecans.
Pour batter into load pan
Bake for 1 hour. (Additional time may be needed - up to 15 minutes.) You'll know it's ready when to top is golden brown/crispy and a toothpick poke reveals a mostly clean toothpick.
Cool in loaf pan for at least 15 minutes before serving
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.