Thursday, July 14, 2011

Coconut Zucchini Mini Loaves


I really need to check on the zucchini in the garden more often...I didn't realize I had ripe goodies waiting for me out there.  These little loaves hit the spot.  They demanded coconut....because everything is better with coconut of course.  Very little effort goes into this recipe.  The only thing that really take a bit of time is grating the zucchini.


Coconut Zucchini Mini Loaves

3/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 egg
1 cup unpeeled, grated zucchini
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp lemon peel
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Mix together egg, oil, yogurt, coconut, sugar, and zucchini.  Blend in both flours, baking soda, salt, lemon, peel, cinnamon, and nutmeg until just mixed.  Pour into mini loaf pans or muffin pan and bake at 350 for 18 to 25 minutes.  Cool on rack.


34 comments:

  1. This recipe looks fantastic - can't wait to try it! Wonderful post - I'll be back for more!

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  2. Oh man! That is a super recipe! I really like it!

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  3. Agree, everything is better with coconut! Never seen the zucchini coconut combination before, definitely thinking outside the box:)

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  4. That looks so yummy.

    I just made 8 mini loaves earlier this week...I wish I had thought to use coconut in it.

    Next batch will have to include it.

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  5. As Always look amazingly delicious..awesome recipe, I love coconut addition!

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  6. Love zucchini bread - looks delicious!

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  7. I love the addition of coconut in this one! Sounds like a keeper to me =)

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  8. i love zucchini but never really tried zucchini bread ... it looks great though and with coconut it will taste all the better.

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  9. A fellow coconut lover! I like the combo with the zuch and the coconut. They look wonderful!

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  10. This bread sounds good! I have never tried zucchini and coconut together, but why not? Makes sense... Thanks for sharing!

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  11. These look moist and yummy and delicious!

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  12. I bet the flavor is OUT OF THIS WORLD. I must make this!

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  13. I really like baked goods with veggies...like pumpkin and zucchini. Sounds like a nice combo with the coconut. Can I have one for breakfast?

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  14. Gorgeous! These look delicious! A great way to pack in the veggies too. Fantastic!

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  15. These look so moist and yummy! Love the lemon peel addition.

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  16. Nice and unique cake, like that adding in zucchini, some ideas for my next baking venture. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Ohhhh yum....I love that you used coconut in these loaves! They look amazingly delish!

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  18. I would never have thought about adding shredded coconut to the zucchini loaf...so genius, and absolutely delicious! A must try!
    Lovely photos, and great recipe...thanks for sharing:DDD

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  19. Your mini loaves are beautiful. This is totally new to me. I will have to try these myself. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com/

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  20. Zucchini and coconut sounds like an amazing flavor combination. And the mini loaf was a great idea!

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  21. These mini loaves look so moist! And yes! coconut makes everything better! :D

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  22. This would make a delicious snack! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.

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  23. I love it! The coconut does make things better =)

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  24. I want to sink my teeth into those loaves! Delish!

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  25. What an original flavor combo.

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  26. So, when you make mini loaves, you can eat a whole loaf without any guilt? Love the addition of coconut! I just added coconut to some banana read the other day! yum!

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  27. Coconut and Zucchini can be a killer combo and with a bread must try thanks for sharing this.

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  28. I love the combination of coconut and zucchini. Cute little loves, too!

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  29. Look at the yummy coconut peeking from the loaves! Maybe if I wish hard enough a couple of these loaves will appear on my counter in the morning.

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  30. The only way I can think to make zucchini bread better is to add coconut!!! Why did I never think of this????? YUM!

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  31. indeed, everything tastes better with a touch of coconut. Love these mini loaves!! Thanks for sharing

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  32. Luv this recipe with the coconut and zucchini combination. You're right, everything can be better with coconut! I'd luv to make these in a muffin form. Looking fwd to trying this recipe. Thx for sharing it! ;)

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