Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread

Resting spatulas

Interlocking mixing bowls and measuring cups

Magnetic measuring spoons

I hope everyone had a joyous Christmas!  I've been busily washing new clothes and finding space in cabinets for my new mixing bowls and glass storage containers.  My husband and I try to get each other new kitchen items every Christmas since we spend, what feels like, 90% of our time cooking and baking for our family.

Nothing reminds me more of cozy mornings spent with family than this bread.  It is prefect to make the day after Christmas since it is such a leisurely day.  All of the chaos and stress of the holidays is over.  You can just sit and enjoy a slice of wheat germ zucchini bread with your tea or coffee while the kids play with their new toys from Santa.          

Wheat Germ Zucchini Bread

3 eggs

1 C canola oil or applesauce

1 C granulated sugar

1 C brown sugar

3 t maple extract

2 C shredded zucchini

2 t each-baking soda and salt

½ t baking powder

1 C chopped walnuts

2 ½ C flour

½ C wheat germ

1/3 C sesame seeds

1.Beat eggs, add oil/applesauce, sugars, and maple extract.  Beat until think and foamy.

2.Gently stir in zucchini.
  3.Combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, wheat germ, and walnuts.

4.Stir #3 gently into zucchini mixture until just blended.

5.Divide equally between 2 greased and floured 9x5 pans.

6.Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.  Cool in pans 10 minutes.  Turn out to racks to cool completely.