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Strawberry quick bread with just a hint of cinnamon, delicious for breakfast, brunch or snack.

Strawberry Quick Bread

Bread
1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Glaze
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 to 2 drops red food coloring, if desired

Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.  Grease and flour bottom only of 9×5-inch loaf pan.

In large bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, oil, and eggs; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nuts; stir until moistened.  Pour into prepared pan.

Bake at 350°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool in pan 15 minutes; loosen edges with a knife, and remove from pan.  Cool completely on wire rack.

In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients; mix until smooth.  Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf.  Store tightly covered in refrigerator.  Makes 1 loaf.

No need to heat the kitchen with this microwave recipe that’s both nutritious and delicious.

Whole Wheat Zucchini Coffee Cake

Topping
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cake
1-3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup buttermilk*
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Microwave Directions
Grease 12-cup microwave-safe tube pan.  In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; coat inside of greased pan with cinnamon mixture.

In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients.  Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.  Pour into prepared pan.

Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 14 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, rotating pan 1/4 turn every 4 minutes.  Cool in pan for 2 minutes.  Invert onto serving plate.  Store in refrigerator.  6 to 8 servings.
*TIP:  To substitute buttermilk, use 1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1/2 cup.  Let stand 5 minutes.

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