Name: Protein-Packed Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini (8 ounces); 0.5 teaspoon salt; Nonstick cooking spray; 1.5 cups gluten-free oat flour; 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup almond flour; 0.5 cup sugar (see Tip); 0.33333334326744 cup vanilla-flavor whey protein powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 6 ounces plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 2 eggs; 0.75 cup unsweetened almond milk; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

Protein-Packed Zucchini Bread

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Late in the summer there's usually an abundance of zucchini and this recipe is one way to use it up. Make a few batches and freeze any extra loaves to have on hand for snacks and quick breakfasts.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

16 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie High Fiber Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 medium zucchini (8 ounces)
½ teaspoon salt
Nonstick cooking spray
1 ½ cups gluten-free oat flour
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
½ cup almond flour
½ cup sugar (see Tip)
⅓ cup vanilla-flavor whey protein powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
6 ounces plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 eggs
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Coarsely shred zucchini (you should have about 2 cups shredded zucchini). Place shredded zucchini in a sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle the salt over zucchini; toss to combine. Let stand 1 hour to drain. Place zucchini between three or four layers of 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth or two or three layers of paper towels; squeeze out excess liquid. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together gluten-free oat flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, whey protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
In another large bowl whisk together yogurt and shredded zucchini. Add eggs and almond milk; stir until combined.
Add flour mixture to zucchini mixture; stir until well mixed. Stir in walnuts.
Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 65 to 75 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Run a thin metal spatula around the sides; turn out onto the wire rack. Cool completely.

Tips

Tip: If using a sugar substitute, we recommend Splenda(R) Sugar Blend or C&H(R) Light Sugar Blend. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar. Nutrition Per Serving with Substitute: Same as below, except 157 calories, 19 g carbohydrate, 4 g total sugar. Exchanges: 0 other carb. Carb choice: 1.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167	Calories
6g	Fat
22g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 8g	15%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Vitamin A 85IU	2%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Folate 10mcg	2%
Sodium 159mg	7%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 76mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.