10 | 30 | 2007 Posted By Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese

My Recipe

Listen up folks. This one is mine—SO YOU BETTER LIKE IT! Seriously, I hope you enjoy it…or else. Take a look:
Zucchini or Carrot Bread
20 dates
1 cup unsweetened soymilk
2 very ripe bananas (3 if small)
1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 cups quick oats (blended into flour)
2 cups quick oats
2 heaping teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
2 cups shredded zucchini (or carrots)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Blend dates, soy milk, bananas, sunflower seeds, and flaxseed until smooth. Add all ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix well (more oats may be needed to thicken mixture). Spread in baking pan 1 1/2 inches thick (rub pan with a little blended oats to help prevent sticking). Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 15 minutes then cover edges with foil (like you would a pie crust). Continue baking until golden brown and center is firm. Serves 12 or more, depending on how cut it.
Written By:April On October 30, 2007 11:48 AM

Sounds fabulous!! I'm going to try it. I'll let you know if I like it!

Written By:Gerry Pugliese On October 30, 2007 11:59 AM

Hey April-

Yeah, please keep me posted. It was a hit in the office and with my family. I'm actually a good cook, but baking is still a bit of a mystery to me. :)

Peace.
-Gerry

Written By:Megan On October 30, 2007 12:47 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I've been looking for a recipe like this with no wheat in it. Interesting that it doesn't need baking soda or the like.

Written By:Gerry Pugliese On October 30, 2007 1:09 PM

Hey Megan-

Blended oats kick butt. And don't worry about the baking soda. I actually tried it, and, it did nothing. It really doesn't need it.

Peace.
-Gerry