Description
Indulge in a slice of Healthy Zucchini Bread that perfectly balances taste and nutrition! This delightful loaf is moist and fluffy, made without any added oil, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Packed with the goodness of zucchini and naturally sweetened with applesauce and honey, this recipe is both low in sugar and fat. Enjoy each guilt-free bite as you savor its comforting flavors. Your family will love this wholesome treat, and you can easily customize it to match your preferences by adding nuts or spices. Experience the joy of baking with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises delicious results every time.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini until evenly mixed.
- Gently fold in the whole wheat or spelt 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 in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg