Description
A delightful and moist zucchini bread that uses applesauce for sweetness, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, applesauce, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently. Add walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg