Description
A moist and flavorful classic zucchini bread made with applesauce, fresh zucchini, and warm cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk zucchini, sugars, applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir gently until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 54 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Do not drain the zucchini.
- Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Store covered in the refrigerator.
- Freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 158
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 31