Zucchini Oat Bread

Let me start off by saying, I would love to hear your comments and feedback!  Let me know what you think of the pictures, directions, layout, etc...Good or bad, I really appreciate what you have to say!

Now, the next few posts will most likely be dedicated to ZUCCHINI!!!!  I went to the farmer's market yesterday after a 10k run and found zucchini on sale.  Do now, I have almost more zucchini on my hands than I know what to do with. But no worries, I have many plans in my mind of what I want to cook and bake!  I was going to hold out on buying zucchini and just wait for it to grow in my garden, but I became too impatient...I don't really think I am meant to be a gardener...I planted some seeds the other day, and at that moment,I was ready for them to sprout...stupid 7 to 10 day germination period.  But hey, that is what the farmers market is for!

makes a good amount of muffins or 2 loaves of bread

Zucchini Oat Bread

• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (or wheat flour...sadly I had run out and really had no desire to go to the store for one item...save on gas...and I still have 2 flat bike tires)
• 1/2 c. quick oats
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1 T. ground cinnamon
• 3/4 t. ginger
• 1/4 t. nutmeg
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. applesauce
• 1 c. white sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 T. vanilla extract
• 4 C. grated zucchini (about 1 large zucchini)

optional ingredients to add more character or flavor to your bread...pick and choose to your liking!

• 1/2 c. chocolate chips
• 1/2 c. raisins or craisins or your favorite dried fruit
• 1 c. walnuts

1. Spray two 8x4 inch pans or start spraying muffin pans.  
2. Preheat oven to 325 F.
3. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients.
4. Pour batter into prepared pans or muffin tins.
5. If you are using the 8x4 inch pans bake for 45-55 minutes...If you use muffin pans bake for 25-30 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean

Inspiration courtesy of: http://www.lovintheoven.com/2011/08/zucchini-bread.html