Description
This Vegan Oatmeal Zucchini Bread delivers a moist, tender crumb that rivals any traditional loaf found in a high-end patisserie. Utilizing garden-fresh zucchini and ground oats, it creates a nutrient-dense masterpiece with deep, warm flavors.
Ingredients
2 medium Zucchini, finely grated
2 cups Oat Flour
2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed
6 tablespoons Filtered Water
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Avocado Oil
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Cinnamo
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
Pinch Sea Salt
1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper
- In a small bowl, whisk together ground flaxseed meal with filtered water and let sit for 10 minutes
- Finely grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel
- In a large bowl, mix the flax eggs, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract until well combined
- In another bowl, sift together the oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then gently fold in the grated zucchini and toasted walnuts
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a skewer comes out clea
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Squeeze excess liquid from zucchini to prevent a dense loaf.
For a rustic look, sprinkle whole rolled oats on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg