Description
Indulge in our Healthy Zucchini Bread, a delightful blend of taste and nutrition! Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert, this moist loaf features the natural sweetness of zucchini while incorporating wholesome ingredients. Adaptable to vegan and gluten-free diets, it’s a versatile treat that everyone will love. With its tender crumb and flavorful notes of cinnamon and honey, each slice invites you back for more. Elevate your baking with this simple recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs (or vegan substitutes)
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and honey until smooth. Add eggs and mix well.
- Stir in milk, baking soda, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and nutmeg until combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini and gradually add flour until just mixed; lumps are okay.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with extra cinnamon.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg