Description
Apple Zucchini Bread is a deliciously moist quick bread that beautifully marries the sweetness of apples with the subtle earthiness of zucchini. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this versatile treat will delight your taste buds and sneak in some vegetables without compromising on flavor. With its rich texture and warm spices, this bread is an ideal choice for any occasion. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or half applesauce)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup diced apple
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans.
- Grate the zucchini and dice the apple; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oils, sugars, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Gently fold in zucchini, apple, and walnuts; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake: mini loaves for 35-40 minutes and full loaves for about 55 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: To boost moisture retention, consider adding extra applesauce or reducing baking time slightly. You can also experiment with add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.