Whole wheat zucchini bread

I made this SO much this past summer and early fall as our garden was bursting with zucchini. This recipe was a hit with my neighbors, family and friends as I was constantly giving it away to them to get rid of some of our harvest.

2 c. splenda
1 c. applesauce (this makes it SO much healthier than using Oil and it is still super moist!)
3 egg whites
2 zucchini, unpeeled & grated
3 tsp. vanilla
3 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Mix sugar, oil, eggs, zucchini and vanilla in large bowl. Sift together in separate bowl whole wheat flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to first bowl, stirring to combine well. Add chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes. Yield: 2 loaves.