Extra zucchini from the garden? This is a great and delicious zucchini bread recipe that is a staple for me in the summer months. You can even make extra and freeze them for later in the year.

I really like zucchini bread and this recipe was given to me while putting together my cookbook. It comes from Robyn of East Windsor and it’s absolutely terrific. It is one of the most moist breads I have ever tasted. You know I always ponder the thought whether zucchini bread is a dessert or a snack or a side dish. I have no idea. All I know is that it’s good.

 

 

I asked Robyn how she became acquainted with this recipe and Robyn writes:

I started making this recipe several years ago as a way to introduce green veggies to my children. During the past few summers we would ride our bikes to a local U-pick farm, pick our zucchini and quickly pedal home to make our loaves of bread. We make it so much that my daughter, CJ (age 9), decided this past year to start her own garden in our backyard so the zucchini is always on hand in the summertime!

Thanks, Robyn, for the recipe and I hope you all enjoy a slice of this as a side dish, snack or dessert.

Ingredients:

3 eggs
1 ½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups peeled and grated Jersey Fresh zucchini
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
raisins or nuts (optional)

How to put it together:

Preheat oven 350 degrees. In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, salt, cinnamon, vegetable oil, baking soda and baking powder. Mix well. Mix in grated JERSEY FRESH zucchini. Add flour (and raisins or nuts if using) and mix well. Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake for 45-60 minutes. Bread will be done when toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Let cool. Enjoy!

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host Big Joe Henry. Any opinions expressed are Big Joe’s own.

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