October 5, 2013

WALNUT ZUCCHINI BREAD (a 2 banana difficulty level)


This monkey likes his breakfast. 3 Egg Omelet (Spinach, Avocado, Chives, Cheese), 1 slice Walnut Zucchini Bread with Butter & 1 Black Plum with 1 cup of French Press Coffee

I was given this recipe over a year ago, maybe closer to 2 years. I've wanted to make it for quite awhile now. 3 times I've purchased Zucchinis & 3 times those Zucchinis have languished in my vegetable crisper until they were only fit for my compost bin.

Finally the stars aligned just enough that I had Zucchinis and the time to make Walnut Zucchini Bread and boy have I been missing out because it was delicious! Anymonkey likes more than just Banana Bread for his dessert breakfast breads!

My friend's recipe is from her grandmother. A good rule of thumb: recipes from grandmas = goodness!
Today, this Monkey will teach you how to make Walnut Zucchini Bread...let's get started!

Fun with Grated Zucchini!
WHAT YOU NEED:
GROUP 1:
3 Eggs
1 c Oil (I chose Olive Oil)
2 t Vanilla
2 c Sugar
2 c Grated, Peeled Zucchini (2 medium Zucchinis)


GROUP 2:
2 1/2 c Flour
1 1/2 t Baking Powder
2 t Cinnamon (I substituted Nutmeg)
1/2 t Salt
1 t Baking Soda
1 c Chopped Pecans (I substituted Walnuts)

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED:
Whisk
Large Spoon
Large Bowl
2 Loaf Pans

1. Pre-Heat oven to 350 deg.
2. In the Large Bowl, Beat together items in Group 1.
Pre mixing

Post mixing

3. In the Large Bowl, Add the dry ingredients of Group 2 into Group 1 ingredients. Combine thoroughly.



4. Pour Mixture into your loaf pans (or grandma's cast iron skillet...)

5. Bake at 350 deg for 50 minutes, rotate at 25 minute mark.

6. Serve Warm with a pat of Butter

Super easy to make & super delicious! Special thanks to Lacy & her grandma for their contribution...

Until next time (hopefully it will be sooner than later) your favorite neighborweb monkey!