Description
Apple Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of fresh apples and garden zucchini that results in a moist, flavorful quick bread. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe makes use of seasonal ingredients while sneaking in some extra nutrition. With its tender texture and enticing aroma of cinnamon, it’s sure to become a favorite at family gatherings or casual picnics. Plus, it’s easy to whip up and can be customized with your choice of nuts or spices.
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 (peeled)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease two loaf pans.
- Grate zucchini and dice the apple; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oils, sugars, and vanilla until blended.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini, diced apple, and walnuts; let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake: mini loaves for 35-40 minutes; full-sized 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 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg