Healthiest Zucchini Bread or Muffins Ever
Discover the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavor with the "Healthiest Zucchini Bread or Muffins Ever." Made with nutrient-packed whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, and packed with freshly grated zucchini, this recipe is a guilt-free indulgence. Whether baked as a moist loaf or fluffy muffins, these treats are dairy-free and customizable, with optional add-ins like crunchy walnuts or decadent dark chocolate chips. Ready in under an hour and easy to prepare, this versatile recipe is perfect for a nutritious breakfast, snack, or on-the-go treat. Optimize your day with this light yet satisfying zucchini bread that's perfect for clean eating without sacrificing taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1.5 cups Grated zucchini (water squeezed out)
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the grated zucchini, ensuring the excess water has been squeezed out beforehand. If desired, gently fold in the chopped nuts and/or dark chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or divide it evenly into the muffin tins.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes for zucchini bread or 18-22 minutes for muffins. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when done.
Allow the zucchini bread or muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the zucchini bread or enjoy the muffins with your favorite healthy spread or on their own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2099 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.6 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2681 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.5 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 3086 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
