Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce3 eggs, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar4-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 cups shredded zucchini1 cup chopped pecans
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine orange juice, oil, applesauce, eggs and vanilla. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda; mix well. Add orange juice mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in zucchini and pecans.
Pour into two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
