Loading...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:
1h
Prep Time:
1h
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
200
Calories
4.5
g
Total Fat
4
g
Dietary Fiber
4
g
Protein
36
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 8| 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 grated |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- 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.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 200
Total Fat 4.5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Unsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 mg
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Protein 4 g
Total Carbs 36 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 330 mg
Potassium 170 mg
Total Sugar 20 g
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%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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