Description

This Apple Zucchini Bread offers a delightful combination of flavors with moist texture, made simple using fresh zucchini and apples. Perfect for any quick meal or snack, it’s sure to be a favorite with family and friends.

Ingredients

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1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour
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 (120ml) vegetable oil or avocado oil
1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce, at room temperature
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tbsp for apples
1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/4 cups (150g) shredded zucchini
1 heaping cup (125g) peeled and chopped apple
optional: coarse sparkling sugar, for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg together.
In another bowl, mix the oil, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and add the zucchini.
Stir gently until just combined and fold in the apples coated with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Once done, remove from oven and cool in the pan for 1 hour then transfer to a cooling rack.
For best slicing, let the loaf cool completely before cutting.

Notes

To ensure even baking, do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay.
Adding walnuts or raisins can introduce extra texture and flavor to the bread.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 220
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg