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Zucchini Bread with Walnuts
Zucchini Bread is a perfectly spiced, moist, tender bread, and a great way to use up garden zucchini! This recipe is easy to follow, uses simple ingredients, and results in a delicious loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. It’s one of those delightful quick breads that you’ll want to make again and again, especially during zucchini season!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 420 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil (240ml)
- ½ cup applesauce (120g)
- 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar (450g)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (440g)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 cups grated zucchini (360g)
- 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray two 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the oil, applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat until creamy and light.
- Add the flour, soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and zucchini. Stir to combine, scraping the sides and bottom of bowl as necessary. Stir in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the zucchini bread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans and bake for 50-60 minutes at 325°F, being careful not to overbake it. You can test for doneness by inserting a sharp knife into the middle of a loaf and checking to see whether it comes out clean.
- Remove the loaves of zucchini bread from the pans and allow to cool on a wire rack, then store in ziploc bags.
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Notes
- Storage
- Store: Keep your zucchini bread at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap the loaf or individual slices in plastic wrap and place them in freezer bags. They’ll keep for up to 3 months. Thaw slices at room temperature or microwave for 20-30 seconds. You can also toast them directly from the freezer for a crispier texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
96IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 96IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.