Bikini Bread

Bikini Bread

I am a die-hard fan of fresh fruits and veggies and like to bake with them whenever possible. It's a good idea to include their natural goodness in food. So my paranthas and cakes will always be loaded with these naturals. The flavour of the week is zucchini, one of my favourites. This one has spices and jaggery to to give it a natural spice n sweet flavour with walnuts to add that crunch. This bread can be a 5 pm hunger snack or perfect breakfast on the go! Teamed with eggs it's your balanced morning meal. And it's quick to make. You have to beat the eggs lightly, unlike a cake where you have to beat the whites separately till light and fluffy. This loaf is a happy cross between a bread and cake. It's called Zucchini Bikini Bread. Bikini rhymes with zucchini and is added just for effect. So happy baking! 

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour – 1 ½ cup

Jaggery (powder) – 1 cup

Salt – ½ tsp

Baking soda – ½ tsp

Baking powder – ½ tsp

Cinnamon powder – 1 tsp

Nutmeg powder – ½ tsp

Cloves powder – ½ tsp

Ginger powder – ½ tsp

Eggs – 2

Coconut oil – ½ cup

Vanilla essence – ½ tsp

Walnut pieces – ¼ cup (optional)

Zucchini (grated) – 1 cup (heaped

Banana (elaichi) – 1 (overripe)

Method

Beat oil and eggs together

Mix all the dry ingredients

Add slowly to the egg mix and mix

Add the zucchini and walnuts and mix

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C for about 25 mins

Cool slightly and serve warm with a hot cup of tea or coffee 

Health Benefits of Zucchini

Anti-inflammatory

Loaded with antioxidants

Improves digestion

Slows down aging

Lowers blood sugar levels

Supports healthy circulation and a healthy heart

Improves eye health

Boosts energy

Weight loss

Improves thyroid and adrenal functions