Are you looking for ways to save this holiday gift-giving season With your childrens teachers nike air max 90 hyperfuse baratas , neighbors, doctors, and even loving grandparents your gift list just keeps growing. This year give the gift that keeps on giving, without blowing your budget. Homemade goodies reserve a special place amongst the array of store bought gifts. Fruitcake isnt the only food worth giving this season. One of my favorite gifts to give are quick breads. Too busy to cook around the holidays No problem quick breads are easy to make and can be made ahead of time and frozen.I promise, Chocolate Zucchini Bread is one of my absolute favorite nutritious-and-delicious quick breads, so dont let this combination startle you. Easy Cranberry Yam Bread is another family favorite that gets requested every year! Also, make the bread in different size loaf pans to give an assortment of different type breadsor maybe you need just a little something for a present.Another great gift idea is my yummy Snack Mix. So easy to whip up, I often find myself craving the combination of this sweet and salty treat. You can use red and green M&Ms to get into that festive holiday spirit. Fill decorative containers with the Snack Mix and this fun gift becomes functional as they have the container to use forever. The holiday season is often thought of as a season to splurge. Give your wallet and your waistline a break with these holiday favorites. By adding a personal touch to your next holiday gifts you can let your gift-giving list grow without worry. These delicious homemade recipes are the perfect economical gift everyone will enjoy - with a trim and terrific twist. Visit www.hollyclegg or thehealthycookingblog for more recipes.Chocolate Zucchini Bread This delicious chocolate bread gets extra moisture and nutrition from unassuming zucchini. Chocolate lovers will be delighted.16 servingsserving size: 1 slice1 cup all-purpose flour12 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour14 cup cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda12 teaspoon ground cinnamon12 teaspoon baking powder1 cup light brown sugar2 large eggs13 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 12 cups shredded zucchini12 cup chopped walnuts14 cup skim milk1. Preheat oven 350 F. Coat 9x5x3-inch nonstick loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2. In bowl combine flours, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, eggs nike air max 90 hyperfuse comprar , oil, vanilla until blended. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. 3. Using third of flour mixture each time, add flour mixture alternating with milk to zucchini mixture, stirring lightly after each addition just until moist.4. Transfer batter to pan, bake 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Do not overbake. Nutrition information per serving: Calories 177, Calories from Fat 72, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 108 mg, Total Carbohydrate 24 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars, 14 g nike air max 90 mujer baratas , Protein 3 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 12 starch, 1 fatTERRIFIC TIDBIT: In quick breads, replace up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour an easy way to add more nutrition to the bread and enhance the nutty flavor.Easy Cranberry Yam BreadCream cheese gives this incredible, yet easy, bread a rich flavor packed with the natural sweetness of yams and a burst of cranberries. It will top your quick bread list. Toss in some pecans for added flavor and crunch.Makes 16 slices1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 (15-ounce) can sweet potatoes (yams), drained and mashed2 eggs112 cups biscuit baking mix1 teaspoon ground cinnamon12 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup dried cranberries, or 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries1. Preheat oven 350F. Coat 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in sweet potatoes and eggs. Stir in biscuit mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, cranberries until just blended. Transfer to prepared pan. 3. Bake 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before serving.Nutritional information per servingCalories 189 nike air max 90 outlet , Protein (g) 4, Carbohydrate (g) 31, Fat (g) 6, Calories from Fat (%) 26, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 37, Sodium (mg) 231 Diabetic Exchanges: 1.5 starch, 0.5 fruit, 1 fat Quick TipMini loaves of quick bread make wonderful homemade gifts. Make ahead, wrap in plastic wrap, place in zipper-lock bags, and freeze until ready to give. Snack MixHeres an easy recipe that makes a great snack mix any time of day. Sweet and salty mixes are always a great combo and this mix is addicting!Makes 20 (12-cup) servings3 tablespoons sesame oil3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon soy sauce12 teaspoon garlic salt12 teaspoon onion powder4 cups crispy wheat cereal squares6 cups mini pretzels1 cup soy nuts1 cup dry roasted peanuts1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces1. Preheat oven 250F. Whisk together sesame oil, honey nike air max 90 espa?a , soy sauce, garlic salt, and onion powder. 2. Toss together cereal squares, pretzels, soy nuts, and peanuts in large bowl. Drizzle oil mixture over cereal mixture, tossing gently to coat. 3. Scatter mixture on foil-lined jelly roll pan, bake 25 minutes, stirring often to prevent too much browning. Turn off oven and let cereal stay in oven 1 hour to continue crisping. When cool, toss with chocolate candies. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.Nutritional information per servingCalories 242, Protein (g) 8, Carbohydrate (g) 32, Fat (g) 10, Cal. from Fat (%) 37 zapatillas nike air max 90 , Saturated Fat (g) 3, Dietary Fiber (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 2, Sodium (mg) 400, Diabetic Exchanges: 0.5 very lean meat, 1 starch, 1 other carbohydrate, 2 fat About Holly Clegg Holly Clegg, the Queen of Quick, is author of the trim&TERRIFIC a diabetic cookbook with the ADA. 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