Zucchini Bread

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr · Serves 10 slices · Original recipe

🧾 Ingredients

Produce

• 1½ cups (180g) shredded #zucchini

Dairy

• 3 large eggs

Pantry & Dry Goods

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• ¼ cup (60g) unsweetened #applesauce
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Optional: ¾ cup chopped nuts or #chocolate-chips

Spices & Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, and vanilla until combined.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
5. Fold in shredded zucchini (and nuts or chocolate chips if using).
6. Spread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

🍽️ Nutrition

Per slice: 229 calories, 10g fat, 31g carbohydrates, 3g protein