Name: Vegan Zucchini Bread with Dates and Walnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup chopped, pitted dates (i.e., Medjool); ½ cup boiling water; ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 1/3 cup plant-based milk, plain, unsweetened (i.e., soy, almond, oat, coconut); 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds; 1 cup white whole wheat flour; 1 cup all purpose wheat flour; 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt (optional); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (plus more for garnish, if desired); ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon cardamom; 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini (you’ll need 1-2 zucchinis, depending on their size); ¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts (plus more for garnish, if desired)

Description

Sweetened naturally with dates and a touch of maple syrup, this vegan zucchini bread features whole grain flour, walnuts, and a modest amount of oil, making it a healthy bread recipe that you can feel so good about.

Ingredients

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¾ cup chopped, pitted dates (i.e., Medjool)
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup plant-based milk, plain, unsweetened (i.e., soy, almond, oat, coconut)
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose wheat flour
2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (plus more for garnish, if desired)
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cardamom
1 ½ cups shredded zucchini (you’ll need 1-2 zucchinis, depending on their size)
¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts (plus more for garnish, if desired)

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Instructions

Place chopped pitted dates at the bottom of a mixing bowl (may use an electric standing mixer with bowl). Pour boiling water over the dates and let stand for 15 minutes.
Add maple syrup, plant-based milk, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and flax seeds and mix well with the electric mixer until mixture is smooth but dates are still chunky. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Add white whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Mix with electric mixer just for 1-2 minutes, until mixture is smooth.
Mix in zucchini and walnuts by hand.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour batter into the lined loaf pan and smooth surface with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle additional chopped walnuts and cinnamon over the top.
Place in center of oven and bake for about 55 minutes, until golden brown and fork inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing it.
Makes 12 slices (1 slice per serving).

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend instead of wheat flours.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 233
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 107 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g