Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy Zucchini Bread, a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. This fluffy and moist bread is made without oil and features wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, shredded zucchini, and natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup. Its low sugar and fat content make it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters who still crave something delicious. Whether enjoyed plain, paired with nut butter, or topped with yogurt, this versatile zucchini bread will satisfy your taste buds while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 5 loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini.
- Gradually add in the flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a rack for about 10 minutes before lifting out using the parchment paper and cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg