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Brunch-Time Zucchini-Date Bread
Brunch-Time Zucchini-Date Bread
YIELD Makes 16 servings
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Combine zucchini and dates to make a delicious quick bread that's served with a spicy cream cheese spread–a great make-ahead addition to any brunch.
INGREDIENTS
| Bread | |
| 1 | cup chopped pitted dates |
| 1 | cup water |
| 1 | cup whole wheat flour |
| 1 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 2 | tablespoons granulated sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1/2 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | teaspoon ground cloves |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | cup shredded zucchini, pressed dry with paper towels |
| Cream Cheese Spread | |
| 1 | package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese |
| 1/4 | cup powdered sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon vanilla |
| 1/8 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| Dash ground cloves | |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8X4-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- For bread, combine dates and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes.
- Combine flours, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon cloves in large bowl. Beat eggs in medium bowl; stir in date mixture and zucchini. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare cream cheese spread. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and dash cloves in small bowl. Beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cut bread into 16 slices. Serve with cream cheese spread.
This recipe appears in: Quick Breads
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1 slice (1/16 of loaf) with about 1 tablespoon spread |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24 g |
| Cholesterol | 27 mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Calories from Fat | 7 % |
| Calories | 124 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Starch | 1-1/2 |
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