Description
Indulge guilt-free with this Healthy Zucchini Bread, a delightful combination of fresh zucchini and wholesome ingredients. This moist and fluffy bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts. With its low sugar and fat content, you can enjoy a nutritious treat any time of day. The one-bowl preparation makes it incredibly easy to whip up, meaning less cleanup and more time to savor your delicious creation. Enhanced with warm cinnamon and optional walnuts, every slice offers a satisfying flavor that even kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add in the flour using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack for about 40 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg