Description
A moist and flavorful zucchini bread featuring the sweetness of apples and the warmth of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- ¾–1 cup sugar (a mix of white and brown sugar works best)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 cup peeled, chopped apple
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg to combine.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped apple. If using, add the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- It freezes well; wrap tightly and store for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread