Low Fat Healthy Zucchini Bread
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with this Low Fat Healthy Zucchini Bread, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite! Packed with nutritious whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and made moist with unsweetened applesauce, this recipe is perfect for anyone seeking a low-fat, heart-healthy baked treat. Freshly grated zucchini adds a boost of vitamins and keeps the loaf delightfully tender, while a hint of cinnamon brings warm, comforting flavors to every bite. Optional chopped nuts add a satisfying crunch, making it a versatile snack or breakfast option. Quick to prepare and oven-ready in just 15 minutes, this easy zucchini bread is a must-try for health-conscious bakers. Keywords: healthy zucchini bread, low fat baking, whole wheat zucchini bread, easy healthy recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Grated zucchini (packed and excess water squeezed out)
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 as needed Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the grated zucchini and optional chopped walnuts or pecans. Ensure the zucchini is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and enjoy your low-fat healthy zucchini bread, either plain or with a light spread of your choice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.7 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2678 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.3 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2276 mg | 48% | |
*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.
