Healthy Zucchini Bread

Discover the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavor with this Healthy Zucchini Bread recipe! Made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, and infused with warm cinnamon spice, this moist and tender loaf is a guilt-free treat you’ll love any time of day. Shredded zucchini adds both nutrition and incredible moisture, while the optional addition of dark chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts elevates the flavor and texture to the next level. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for breakfast, snack, or even dessert. Serve it fresh out of the oven or enjoy it conveniently stored for up to three days. A delicious way to use up summer zucchini while staying healthy!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded) Zucchini
• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups Honey
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Olive oil
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cups Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Wash and dry the zucchini, then shred it using a box grater. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out the excess moisture, and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, then stir in the unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and olive oil until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded zucchini, chopped walnuts, and optional dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1077.6 grams (1077.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2707

Total Fat 128.20g	164%
Saturated Fat 26.70g	134%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 4908mg	213%
Total Carbohydrate 359.40g	131%
Dietary Fiber 37.40g	134%
Total Sugars 159.00g
Protein 60.60g	121%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 302mg	23%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 2339mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 50.7%