Description
Learn how to make a delicious and moist zucchini bread using applesauce. This healthy recipe is perfect for any time of day. Click here for the full recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) baking powder (2 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt (3 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon (2 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground nutmeg (1 gram)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened applesauce (120 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (120 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (5 milliliters)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) grated zucchini, lightly packed (about 200 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped walnuts (optional) (60 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vegetable oil, and sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Lightly press the grated zucchini to ensure the correct amount is used.
- Consider adding optional chopped walnuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Gently fold in zucchini and walnuts to avoid overmixing; cool bread completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g
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