Zucchini Bread with Port Soaked Raisins and Brazil Nuts

This amazing zucchini bread recipe is made healthier with spelt flour, a combination of coconut sugar and zero-calorie erythritol sweetener instead of refined sugar, and Brazil nuts--a good source of healthful fats, protein, fiber, and selenium. Tawny port soaked raisins add a delicious dimension to the bread that you should not pass up.

60 ml Tawny port
60 g Raisins
300 g White spelt flour
1 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Baking powder
3/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/3 tsp Nutmeg
40 g Coconut sugar
80 g Erythritol sweetener

3 Eggs, medium
150 g Butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 Medium zucchini, grated
60 g Brazil nuts, toasted and chopped, plus some to garnish

Soak raisins in tawny port for an hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 160C320F. Grease and line a 30cmx11cmx7cm loaf pan. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices into a large bowl. Stir in coconut sugar, sugar sweetener.
Make a well in the center and add in eggs, melted butter, vanilla, zucchini, Brazil nuts, port-soaked raisins and a pinch of salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined, then spread into the prepared pan. Top with extra Brazil nuts.
Bake on middle shelf of oven for 55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool slightly in pan, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

43 comments:

Noob Cook 31/7/19 07:29: I love savoury bakes! This zucchini bread looks so enticing.
Kelly | Foodtasia 31/7/19 08:56: Angie, your zucchini bread looks wonderful! So full of nuts and raisins! Love how it's so healthy!
Kitchen Riffs 31/7/19 15:22: Super looking recipe! We are awash in zucchini at the moment, so your timing is perfect. Thanks!
Mae Travels 31/7/19 16:30: Your photos are very tempting -- the bread looks just delicious!

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foodtravelandwine 31/7/19 17:03: It looks wonderful!....and I'm sure it is tasty too!!!....I love zucchinis.....Abrazotes, Marcela
Valentina 31/7/19 20:28: I love making zucchini breads in the summertime. The idea of soaking the raisins in port is so brilliant. Delicious. I will try that for sure. :-) ~Valentina
Kankana Saxena 1/8/19 03:16: YUM .. port soaked raisins. That would totally add a new level of flavor.
Nammi 1/8/19 05:50: That bread looks so good. All it needs is a nice spot of butter and some tea or coffee
Natalia 1/8/19 08:59: Looks so good, I should also bake one,cos I have plenty of zucchinis right now.Must be so delicious,have a lovely day☺
Nancy Chan 1/8/19 09:52: Looks yummy and interesting to have zucchini in the bread. I would love to try a piece of your bread.
2pots2cook 1/8/19 11:42: Adorable keeper Angie ! Zucchinis available all year makes this one an evergreen !
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 1/8/19 12:54: What a delicious summer quick bread! I haven't had Brazil nuts in ages....such a terrific addition to this loaf :)
Tanza Erlambang 1/8/19 14:38: lovely bread, perfect with a cup of coffee
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary 1/8/19 15:58: Ohhhh! You had me at port soaked raisins!!!! This is some next level zucchini bread, Angie!! An absolute MUST try!!
Gloria Baker 1/8/19 18:56: Love zucchini in breads and this looks awesome ANgie, like all yours breads!! xo
Juliana 1/8/19 19:42: Oh Angie, another fantastic recipe, port soaked raisins, please let me have a slice of this zucchini bread...and yes, I love Brazil nuts.
I hope you are having a great week!
Christine Ho 3/8/19 14:04: Love zucchini bread. Your healthier version has got so much extras inside. It's very inviting, Angie. :)
gluten Free A_Z Blog 3/8/19 14:45: Angie,
You amaze me! What a magnificent dense looking bread full of delicious sounding healthy vegetables, nuts, and raisins.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 3/8/19 17:53: I love everything about this luscious bread, Angie! I love tawny port and I always pick out the Brazil nuts to eat first when I buy mixed nuts :) Can't wait to bake this!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 3/8/19 21:16: I can't get enough of zucchini bread this time of the year! And I just bought a bag of brazil nuts - think it was meant to be! :)
fimere 3/8/19 21:54: un cake appétissant et délicieux
bonne soirée
Evelyne CulturEatz 4/8/19 03:47: Hands down best zucchini bread ever!
Choclette 4/8/19 18:53: Boozy raisins and Brazil nuts? Yes please. This sounds delicious and courgette works so well in bakes.
Iwona 5/8/19 06:53: Great recipe :)
Evi Erlinda 5/8/19 07:21: I love zucchini bread, and this is a special one with Brazil nuts.
Matt - Total Feasts 5/8/19 08:06: This is the poshest zucchini bread I've ever seen. Love the use of port and nuts for added flavour!
Pam 5/8/19 18:42: Adding port soaked raisins is a great idea!!!
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 6/8/19 12:05: I cant think of a better dessert than one made with fresh zucchini!
Balvinder 6/8/19 16:19: I love zucchini bread. This looks fabulous with port soaked raisins!
Pam 6/8/19 18:57: Woo hoo! This is my kind of bread! Looks and sounds really delicious, Angie! Never thought of adding Brazil nuts, good addition! Take care
Merryn@merrynsmenu 7/8/19 02:02: This looks so wonderful, healthy, delicious and pretty. What a brilliant idea for zucchini, thanks Angie :D
mjskit 7/8/19 05:06: Well you just took Zucchini bread to a whole new level. Port soaked raisins. I'd have to add a few extras to eat before adding them to the batter.
Sherry's Pickings 7/8/19 08:30: i love brazil nuts. you so rarely see them in any recipe. i wonder why? and it can be hard to buy them too. this looks very delicious! cheers sherry
Catherine 7/8/19 23:24: Dear Angie, This looks wonderful to enjoy with tea at breakfast!! xoxo Catherine
Reeni 8/8/19 01:50: I LOVE zucchini bread Angie! Those raisins sound divine! Great idea.
tigerfish 8/8/19 03:54: Great to have our veggie intake from this healthy bread!
Izaa 9/8/19 09:54: it looks very nice
pankti 10/8/19 12:06: I am going to order Zuchhini with in my next order!! This bread looks awesome!!
Evi 12/8/19 11:00: This zucchini bread looks seriously delicious, especially with the addition of Brazil nuts :)
Anca 12/8/19 13:42: Wow, this looks amazing. I love the idea of the Port and raisins, it sounds really good.
Easyfoodsmith 13/8/19 17:22: Not a raisin fan but the port soaked ones are tempting me to give it a go in my zucchini bread.
Emma @ Bake Then Eat 14/8/19 03:00: This bread is beautiful Angie, those plump raisins soaked in port look and sound so good. I would love a slice or two for my breakfast.
grace 20/8/19 18:57: perfect timing--zucchini is everywhere! love your unique take on zucchini bread. :)