Adapted from several sources
Yield: 2 loaves
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 c oil
- 1/4 c + 2 Tbsp plain yogurt OR 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
- 1 3/4 c sugar
- 2 c grated zucchini
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 c all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 c dried cranberries, raisins or chocolate chips or a combination thereof (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour two 8×4 inch loaf pans, liberally. (See those pictures of the cakes inside their non-stick pans? Yup, they’re pretty much hanging out in there for the time being.) Alternately, line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk. Mix in oil and sugar, then zucchini and vanilla.
Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt, as well as nuts, chocolate chips and/or dried fruit, if using.
Stir this into the egg mixture. Divide the batter into prepared pans.
Bake loaves for 60 minutes, plus or minus ten, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Muffins will bake far more quickly, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.