Description
A moist and delicious zucchini bread that is a perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, packed with healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and wring out excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, oil, and maple syrup.
- Add the grated zucchini to the wet mixture and stir.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Once baked, let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute the flour with a gluten-free blend. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg