Recipe Directions
- 1. Grate zucchini either by hand or in a food processor with a grating attachment. (Peeling is optional depending on how tough the peel is.) Place into a huge bowl and set aside.
- 2. Process walnuts in an empty food processor. Process into a fine meal.
- 3. Add dates, cinnamon and vanilla to nuts in food processor and process again until well mixed.
- 4. Remove mixture from food processor and add it to the big bowl that contains the zucchini. Combine with spoon or hands. (Mixture will appear dry but will get moist as you mix. Do not add any liquids.)
- 5. Stir in by hand raisins, coconut and psyllium husk.
- 6. Form into 10-11 loaves (see picture). Place on parchment paper.
- 7. Dehydrate on high for one hour. Reduce to 110 degrees for another five hours or until desired consistency is reached.
- 8. Store in refrigerator.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian Growing up, I was raised on zucchini bread, so when my weekly CSA farm delivery came laden with zucchini I just knew I had to make a simple, satisfying raw zucchini recipe.
Much like my other breads, the addition of psyllium husk is what gives this bread its nice, moist consisency. There is no substitution for psyllium husk :)
I recently ran out of walnuts and used almonds instead of walnuts and this recipe turned out fine, so that substitution is doable. In fact, 2 cups of any nuts would work fine in this recipe as long as you process the nuts into some semblance of "flour". This zucchini bread is very forgiving on the nut front :)
This recipe isn't too sweet. It's subtle. It's perfect for breakfast on the go! A slice of this raw zucchini bread recipe, a crisp apple and a nice tall glass of cashew milk would be a lovely breakfast!
If you want to serve it dessert style, try icing it with a white or chocolate icing. Iced slices should be stored in the fridge at all times, otherwise the icing will soften too much.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe is a good source of Dietary Fiber.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
Amounts per 86 g (3 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 | 11 % |
| Protein | 4 g | 8 % |
| Fat | 17 g | 21 % |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 8 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | 22 % |
| Sugars | 18 g | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 5 % |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 10 % |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2013
Hi Megan, it won't work the same... Do not use an oven. Ovens heat with a heating element, whereas dehydrators remove moisture. Different process :)
Samantha Gardner
Mar 23, 2013
Im giving this a try today!!!! Thanks Rawtarian Teacher! Mine looks like it has more zucchini in it than yours. Not sure why. It smells amazing, could have eaten it right out of the bowl! Wish me luck. Much LOVE!!!
Megan
Mar 20, 2013
My oven goes down to 120 degrees farenheit. Do you think that would work out for this recipe?
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MelBou8883
Nov 01, 2016
Hi !
My kids are going to a peanut and nut free school (as most Canadian kids).
Is there a seed or grain or something that could replace the walnuts well ? I wish to send them nice good snacks at school.
The Rawtarian
Nov 03, 2016
Hi Mel.
Yes, you could try sunflower seeds instead of the walnuts :)
Kate
Jul 05, 2016
I'm doing the Autoimmune Protocol - so nuts aren't an option - but I would SO love to make this recipe. Any suggestions on what to replace the nuts with? I can't do beans either. Any suggestions would be most helpful... thank you.
Toni Weel
Mar 06, 2021
I left out the nuts, and it came out great.
Toni Weel
Mar 06, 2021
Toni Weel's Review
Raw zucchini bread recipe
I left out the nuts, and it came out great.
The Rawtarian
Jul 05, 2016
Hi Kate,
It's not ideal, but you could use sesame seeds instead of the walnuts.
Becky
Dec 30, 2015
rikkii54's Review
Raw zucchini bread recipe
as usual Laura-Jane, You have out done Yourself! This is spectacular! I feel the need to have some in the freezer at all times for when guests drop by!! Slathered with organic Earth Balance!! OH MY! Makes raw vegan believers out of everyone!! Perfect!
The Rawtarian
Dec 31, 2015
Aww, you are delightful. Pretty much anything with zucchini that's dehydrated is awesome. It's my fave thing to include in dehydrated recipes :) It's the bland flavor and the nice stringy, chewy texture.
Alaina
Sep 20, 2015
Absolutely amazing!!! I can't stop eating them!
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The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2015
You must stop at some point... when you run out! :)
Margaret
Jun 27, 2015
I have psyllium husk powder can I use that instead of psyllium husk??
The Rawtarian
Jul 01, 2015
Hi Margaret! Psyllium husk is another term for ground psyllium husk aka powder! So the answer is yes!
Emma
Dec 04, 2014
Hi Helen, I was wondering if you could replace the walnuts for any other type of nut? I have a lot of almonds and cashews.... And I mean a lot.
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The Rawtarian
Dec 17, 2014
Pecans work well with this recipe, Emma. Or use what you have, for sure!
helen
Nov 16, 2014
helen's Review
Raw zucchini bread recipe
Had some home grown courgettes left to use and came across this recipe. They're currently smelling delicious- just an hour or so to wait! Just wondering if anyone's tried freezing these as my dads away trekking for 3 weeks and would love to save him some :)
The Rawtarian
Nov 24, 2014
Hi Helen, you can def. freeze this. Just defrost for a few hours before eating! :)
Cara
Oct 15, 2014
Cara's Review
Raw zucchini bread recipe
Oh for heavens' sake I can't believe how easy that was! Thank you so much for such a great recipe. It is delicious, I couldn't wait till breakfast so had one warm from the dehydrator this afternoon. I cant thank you enough for sharing all your goodness.
The Rawtarian
Oct 18, 2014
You are most welcome, Cara. I love to hear stories like yours! :)
teresa
Sep 20, 2014
I have made these several times they are awesome now think I will add cocoa powder for chocolate zucchini bread what do you think?
The Rawtarian
Sep 21, 2014
I say, Go for it! You never know until you try, Teresa! :)
teresa
Sep 23, 2014
I did it they are awesome!!!!
jeni_rainbow
Aug 09, 2014
Hi Laura-jane,
When you say 'dehydrate on high for one hour' what temperature do you actually mean? My Sedona dehydrator goes pretty high - well beyond raw temps!
The Rawtarian
Aug 12, 2014
Hi Jeni!
As you know, when dehydrating raw food it is important to keep the enzymes alive by dehydrating at 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.6 degrees Celsius) or lower.
However, I recommend turning your dehydrator on “high” (145 degrees) for about 1.5 hours when first putting food in the dehydrator, and then decreasing the temperature to 105 degrees after 1.5 hours or so.
I suggest this because the initial warmer temperature will help to take away a lot of the moisture at first, and the thinking is that it takes a while for your dehydrator to climb up to “high” and it also takes quite a while for the food to actually get to the temperature that the dehydrator air is at so it is still safe for raw foodists.
One of the best side-effects of setting your temperature higher at first is that it’s good at getting rid of the initial moisture quite quickly. Increasing the temperature at the beginning of cooking time is common practice in the raw food community. If you are not mindful about turning the heat back down after 1.5 hours, yes, your food will be heated above 105 degrees. However, this risk is warranted. That initial heat blast can really save you a lot of time and can accelerate the dehydrating process by quite a bit, even by 50% sometimes.
For me, I do strive to live a 100% raw lifestyle; however, I also make some slight tweaks to the “rules” in order to ensure that I can stay raw over the long-term. :)
thomasina
Jul 19, 2014
thomasina's Review
Raw zucchini bread recipe
i just made this with flax since i dont have a psyllium on hand. i just wanted to try it for health reasons. i dont usually like zucchini and i dont like raisins in things. i have to say i loved this. i just turned them over to dry a little more and ate some of the crumbs and it is delicious.
The Rawtarian
Jul 20, 2014
I'm so glad you liked this, Thomasina. :)
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