Description
Experience the joy of baking with this Healthy Zucchini Bread, a nourishing treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with fresh zucchini and sweetened naturally with applesauce and honey, this delightful loaf is moist, fluffy, and low in fat and sugar. With just one bowl required, it’s an easy recipe that minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor. This versatile bread can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with your favorite toppings. Its kid-friendly appeal makes it a great way to sneak in veggies, ensuring everyone at your table will love it. Bake a loaf today and savor the wholesome goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Add cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg