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Brunch-Time Zucchini-Date Bread (recipes)


Brunch-Time Zucchini-Date Bread

Yield: Makes 16 servings

Combine zucchini and dates to make a delicious quick bread that' s served with a spicy cream cheese spread–a great make-ahead addition to any brunch.





Ingredients:



1cup chopped pitted dates

1cup water

1cup whole wheat flour

1cup all-purpose flour

2tablespoons granulated sugar

1teaspoon baking powder

1/2teaspoon baking soda

1/2teaspoon salt

1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4teaspoon ground cloves

2eggs

1cup shredded zucchini, pressed dry with paper towels

1package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese

1/4cup powdered sugar

1tablespoon vanilla

1/8teaspoon ground cinnamon

Dash ground cloves









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8X4-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.2.For bread, combine dates and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes.3.Combine flours, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon cloves in large bowl. Beat eggs in medium bowl; stir in date mixture and zucchini. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.4.Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.5.Meanwhile, prepare cream cheese spread. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and dash cloves in small bowl. Beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.6.Cut bread into 16 slices. Serve with cream cheese spread.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of loaf) with about 1 tablespoon spread







Sodium

260 mg







Protein

5 g







Fiber

2 g







Carbohydrate

24 g







Cholesterol

27 mg







Saturated Fat









Total Fat

1 g







Calories from Fat

7 %







Calories

124









Dietary Exchange:







Starch

1-1/2