Food Nutrition and Wellness Information and Recipes

Fruit Smoothie

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 large banana
1 cup fresh peaches or strawberries
1 small carton (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup fruit juice

Instructions:

1. Put all ingredients in a blender.

2. Blend on high until smooth.

3. Pour into 2 glasses. Serve right away.

Zucchini Bread

Serving Size: 1 slice Yield: 16

Ingredients:

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable-oil
2 cups grated zucchini
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Lightly grease and flour a 9 x 5 loaf pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add sugar, oil, zucchini, and vanilla and beat.

3. In a separate bowl, measure dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add nuts and raisins, if desired.

4. Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture. Stir just until all ingredients are moistened.

5. Spoon into loaf pan.

6. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out dry.

7. Allow loaf to cool 5 to 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.

8. Serve warm or allow to cool before slicing.

Recipe is courtesy of Favorite Recipes for Family Meals, Washington State University Extension. Retrieved March 2008.