Description
A delicious and guilt-free Low Sugar Zucchini Bread recipe that is perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 grated zucchini, applesauce, vegetable oil, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in 1/2 cup of raisins or dried cranberries.
- Substitute the vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a different taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg