Easy, gluten free zucchini bread that uses creamy Fresh California Avocado to replace the butter. With a good source of Calcium (12% DV), this moist bread is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert.
Gluten Free Zucado Bread
Total Time: 1 h
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Vitamin A 134 (IU); Vitamin C 5 mg; Calcium 123 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 9.9 (IU); Folate 26 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.03 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 12%; Iron 8%
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups gluten free all-purpose baking flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. xanthan gum 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed 3/4 cup sugar 2 Eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups zucchini, finely gratedInstructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Place mashed avocado and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until almost smooth (there will be a few lumps of avocado). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and blend to combine.
- Pour avocado mixture along with grated zucchini into bowl with dry ingredients. Gently fold ingredients together until combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool to room temperature. Slice and serve.
Variations: You may use 9 oz. of any of your favorite gluten free flour blends.
Serving Suggestion: This bread is great toasted and served with a little butter.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Did You Know?
In addition to using avocados in baking as a smart substitution for butter and shortening, California Avocados are wonderful in other desserts like avocado pie, avocado mousse and avocado ice cream.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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