Vegan Zucchini Bread
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4.9
Vegan Zucchini Bread
Description
The bread batter is created by blending wet ingredients—applesauce, vegetable oil, sugar, grated zucchini, and vanilla—with dry ingredients including flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. The grated zucchini provides moisture, contributing to the bread’s soft texture, while cinnamon adds a warm spice note. Optional add-ins like raisins, walnuts, or chocolate chips enhance variety and mouthfeel.
Baked in a loaf pan at 350°F for approximately 50 to 55 minutes, the zucchini bread forms a slightly thick crust with a moist, tender center. The bread is ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert, appealing to those following a vegan diet or seeking a comforting vegetable-based sweet bread.
For best results, using small to medium zucchinis helps control moisture content. Grate them according to the desired texture—either finely for a barely noticeable distribution or coarsely for chunks in the bread. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender crumb. After baking, let the loaf cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a rack to prevent overly crusty edges.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup applesauce
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cups zucchini grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- Optional add-ins - raisins, walnuts, chocolate chips, etc
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla in a bowl. Then add the remaining ingredients and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
Notes
- Use small to medium zucchinis for better moisture balance.
- Grate zucchini finely for subtle texture or coarsely for chunkier bread.
- Mix batter just until ingredients combine to avoid a tough crumb.
- Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a rack to prevent overly crusty edges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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