Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Healthy Zucchini Bread—a fluffy, moist treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This recipe is a guilt-free option that utilizes shredded zucchini and unsweetened applesauce to create a tender texture while keeping sugar and fat to a minimum. With the warm flavor of cinnamon and the goodness of whole grains, this quick bread can be customized with your favorite nuts or dried fruit for extra flair. It’s an easy one-bowl recipe that promises satisfaction with every slice. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with nut butter, this Healthy Zucchini Bread is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper and lightly spraying it.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini until well-distributed.
- Gradually add in the flour and mix just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, it's ready!
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Freshly shredded zucchini retains more moisture; do not squeeze it before adding. Feel free to add your choice of nuts or dried fruits for additional flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze slices for longer storage.