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Healthy Zucchini Bread

As summer draws to a close, you might find yourself with an abundance of zucchini from your garden. These versatile green veggies seem to multiply overnight, leaving you with more than you know what to do with. Luckily, healthy zucchini bread is the perfect solution to use up your surplus while whipping up something delicious for your family. This easy healthy zucchini bread recipe offers a delightful way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, turning a healthy breakfast or snack into something everyone in the family will enjoy.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater
  • Sifter (optional)
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped nuts optional
  • ½ cup raisins or dark chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the loaf pan with a bit of oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Prepare the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini using a grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel, and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Set aside.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. If desired, sift the flour to eliminate any lumps.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense bread.
  • Add Zucchini and Mix-ins: Fold in the grated zucchini. If using nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips, fold those in as well.
  • Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Slice and Serve: Once the bread is completely cooled, slice it into 12 pieces. Enjoy it as a healthy breakfast or snack!
Keyword Zucchini, Zucchini Bread