Description
Apple Zucchini Bread blends grated zucchini and fresh apple chunks with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla for a moist, flavorful loaf. Using applesauce and vegetable oil ensures a tender crumb, while optional walnuts provide added crunch. This easy recipe yields two loaves perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting. Enjoy slices warm from the oven or toasted the next day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chopped apple
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini, chopped apple, and walnuts if using.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Replace walnuts with pecans or omit for nut allergies. Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a GF version. Olive oil or melted coconut oil can replace vegetable oil; pear or pumpkin puree can sub applesauce. Store bread wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze slices for 2 months. If loaves sink, ensure baking powder and soda are fresh. For extra moisture, shred zucchini finely and don’t squeeze out juice. Test with a toothpick to prevent overbaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/20 loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
Keywords: Apple Zucchini Bread