Grandma Fullmer's Zucchini Bread

3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup vegetable oil (or Applesauce)
2 cups peeled/grated zucchini (using the small grating edge)
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine. Pour evenly into 2 bread pans. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour.