Description
Healthy Zucchini Bread is a delightful and nutritious treat perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe yields a moist and fluffy loaf without using oil, making it an ideal choice for those seeking healthier options. With its low sugar and fat content, this zucchini bread is not only guilt-free but also versatile—you can enjoy it as a breakfast, snack, or dessert. Made in just one bowl, it’s simple to prepare and customize by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of zucchini in every slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups coarsely or medium shredded zucchini (packed and not squeezed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
- Cooking spray (I use Misto)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
- Gently fold in the whole wheat flour until just mixed; some lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg