Like No Other Zucchini Loaf
Meet your new favorite baked treat: "Like No Other Zucchini Loaf," a moist and flavorful zucchini bread that's as comforting as it is irresistible. Packed with freshly grated zucchini, warm cinnamon spice, and a perfect balance of sweetness from granulated and brown sugar, this recipe elevates the classic zucchini loaf to new heights. A blend of vegetable oil and unsweetened applesauce ensures a tender crumb, while optional add-ins like crunchy walnuts or indulgent dark chocolate chips allow you to customize it to your taste. Quick to prepare with only 15 minutes of prep time and a simple one-bowl mixing method, this loaf bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether served plain, with a smear of butter, or a dollop of cream cheese, this versatile quick bread is perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert. Try it today and discover why it’s truly like no other!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups zucchini, grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the grated zucchini, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter. If desired, carefully fold in the chopped walnuts and/or dark chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve as-is, or spread with a little butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 238 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 4% | |
*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.
