Description
This Cozy Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread is a delightful combination of warm spices, tender zucchini, and sweet applesauce, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened applesauce (or sour cream or Greek yogurt)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) shredded zucchini (no need to blot)
- Optional: 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped nuts, raisins, etc)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Add in the zucchini.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Fold in any optional add-ins.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the loaf pan and bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Cool before slicing.
- Storage: Store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can also bake this batter as muffins; adjust baking time accordingly.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or raisins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Zucchini Bread, Spiced Bread, Baking, Breakfast, Snack
