Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread Recipe

Name: Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 3 teaspoons maple flavoring; 2 cups shredded zucchini, unpeeled (abut 3 medium); 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons maple flavoring
2 cups shredded zucchini, unpeeled (abut 3 medium)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup sesame seeds

1
Grease and flour 2 bread pans.
2
Tap out excess.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4
Sift flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda together into a small bowl.
5
Stir in wheat germ.
6
Beat eggs until very frothy.
7
Add oil, maple flavoring and both sugars and beat until very light and sugar is more or less dissolved.
8
This takes awhile.
9
You'll need an electric mixer.
10
With mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients.
11
Dust nuts lightly with flour.
12
Add them along with the zucchini and blend gently into the batter with a rubber spatula.
13
Pour into prepared pans.
14
(I like the pyrex glass ones best for quick breads.) Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
15
Bake for about 1 hour until top of the bread springs back when lightly touched.
16
Cool on wire rack for about a half hour.
17
When ready to remove from pans, slide a knife gently around the edges of the pans to loosen bread.
18
Easy does it.
19
Slide the bread out and allow to cool completely on the bread board.
20
Cover loosely with a light towel or piece of plastic wrap to keep from drying out.

1640

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread

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