Healthy Zucchini Bread
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4.8
Healthy Zucchini Bread
Description
This zucchini bread recipe uses a combination of all-purpose and whole wheat pastry flours for a tender crumb while maintaining a healthier profile with whole wheat. Ground cinnamon and optional nutmeg create a warmly spiced bread, balanced by the sweetness of pure maple syrup rather than refined sugar. Eggs, olive oil, and applesauce combine for moisture and a tender texture without heaviness.
Finely grated zucchini adds moisture and mild vegetable flavor, blending subtly into the batter. Nuts like walnuts add a textural contrast and nutty notes. The batter is gently mixed to avoid overworking, preserving a soft texture after baking. Baking until a clean toothpick emerges ensures the loaf is cooked through but remains moist.
The bread slices well and is suitable for breakfast, snack times, or a light dessert. Optional additions like chocolate chips can be included to vary flavor and richness. The loaf can be wrapped and stored for multiple days and serves as a vegetable-inclusive baked good option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- 2 egg large
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups zucchini finely grated
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup walnuts optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9"x5" loaf pan or line with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, stir flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add maple syrup and zucchini, stir until well blended. Stir in oil, applesauce and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir together until just blended (don't over mix). Gently stir in chopped walnuts or whatever mix-ins you're using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove loaf from pans and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Chocolate chips can be added for a sweeter variation; 1/3 cup is suggested or replace walnuts with 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice w/ walnuts | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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