Recette de pain à la courgette complet

Ingrédients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups grated zucchini (with peel)
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves. Set aside.

3. 3

   Grate the zucchini, then using a thick layer of paper towels or cheesecloth, squeeze the liquid from the zucchini. Discard the liquid and place 2 cups grated zucchini in a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Add ½ cup applesauce, ⅓ cup honey, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the zucchini and mix until well combined.

5. 5

   In three parts, add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture, stirring after each addition.

6. 6

   Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans if using, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is baked through.

8. 8

   Allow to cool, then slice and serve!