Amazing Healthy Zucchini Bread: My 40-Year Love Story
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This healthy zucchini bread recipe uses whole wheat flour and applesauce for a guilt-free breakfast or snack.
- Author: Kenji Sato
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 65-75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices)
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the shredded zucchini, applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the zucchini is well-drained to prevent a watery bread.
- You can add ½ cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Store leftover zucchini bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This bread freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg