As the warm days of summer keep coming, our campers have been busy exploring the many seasonal foods we grow in our garden. This year, zucchini has taken center stage, becoming a camp favorite. Not only is it versatile and nutritious, but it’s also a fantastic way to introduce young palates to fresh veggies. Try out this recipe and bring a taste of camp to your kitchen with this kid-approved dish!
Yields 24 Servings
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated zucchini about 2 small
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups walnuts chopped, or pecans
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt with a whisk. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the grated zucchini, oil, and vanilla. Mix well to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients and the walnuts to the zucchini mixture. Gently stir just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly over the prepared pans and bake for 50-60 minutes (30 minutes for muffins) or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack.