Description
Apple Zucchini Bread is a moist and flavorful treat made with fresh ingredients. Packed with zucchini and apples, it’s a simple delight great for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups 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, plus 1/8 teaspoon for apples
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or avocado oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tbsp for apples
- 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups shredded zucchini (no need to blot)
- 1 heaping cup peeled and chopped apple
- optional: coarse sparkling sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg and mix well.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oil, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, adding the zucchini.
- Mix gently until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix. Toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon before folding them into the batter gently.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 55–65 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if necessary. Confirm doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, cool the bread in the pan for 1 hour, then remove and let cool on a rack. Allow to cool completely before slicing for neat pieces.
- Store covered at room temperature for 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
For more flavor, consider sprinkling nuts or dried fruit in the batter before baking.
Allowing the bread to cool completely before slicing gives the best results.
This recipe is excellent for wholesome breakfast or as a snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg