Best 7 Healthier Zucchini Bread Iv Recipes

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Indulge in a healthier version of the classic zucchini bread with this collection of delightful recipes. These zucchini bread variations offer a wholesome twist on the traditional treat, incorporating nutritious ingredients and mindful baking practices. From gluten-free and vegan options to those bursting with chocolate chips or studded with nuts, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and flavor inclinations. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a moist, flavorful loaf that strikes a perfect balance between indulgence and well-being. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with these delectable zucchini bread creations.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY ZUCCHINI BREAD



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This fluffy zucchini bread recipe is made healthier with whole grains, honey (or maple syrup) and coconut oil instead of butter. It is easily made vegan and/or gluten free (see notes). Recipe yields 1 loaf.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Baked good

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Optional: 3/4 cup roughly chopped raw walnuts or pecans
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil*
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk of choice or water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + more to swirl on top
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (you'll need 1 small-to-medium zucchini, about 7 ounces-gently squeeze out excess moisture over the sink before stirring it into the batter)
1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan to prevent the bread from sticking. If you'll be toasting the nuts, line a small, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Toast the nuts: Once the oven has finished preheating, pour the chopped nuts onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut oil and honey. Beat them with a whisk until they are combined. Add the eggs and beat well. (If your coconut oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, simply let the bowl rest in a warm place for a few minutes, like on top of your stove, or warm it for about 20 seconds in the microwave.)
  • Add the milk, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg, and whisk to blend. Switch to a big spoon and stir in the zucchini (be sure to squeeze excess moisture out of the zucchini first). Add the flour and stir just until combined. Some lumps are ok! Gently fold in the toasted nuts now, if using.
  • Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and sprinkle lightly with additional cinnamon. If you'd like a pretty swirled effect, run the tip of a knife across the batter in a zig-zag pattern.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the center of the loaf springs back to the touch. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack. Use a serrated knife to cut individual slices.
  • This bread is moist, so it will keep for just 2 to 3 days at room temperature. Store it in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months or so. I like to slice the bread before freezing and defrost individual slices, either by lightly toasting them or defrosting them in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 262 calories, Sugar 14.4 g, Sodium 256.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.6 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg

MAKEOVER ZUCCHINI BREAD



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This makeover bread has a golden top, lots of sweet cinnamon flavor and a slimmed-down nutritional profile. It's perfect for your next afternoon snack. -Marjorie Curtis, Haddam, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded zucchini
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. , Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HEALTHIER MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD



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We packed even more zucchini into Mom's wonderfully moist and flavorful bread. Could there be a better way to eat your veggies?

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 eggs
½ cup low-fat milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch pans.
  • Sift all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon into a bowl.
  • Beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients and beat well. Stir in zucchini and walnuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center of bread comes out clean, 40 to 60 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 183.2 mg, Sugar 13 g

ZUCCHINI BREAD IV



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This is the best zucchini bread I have made! I have other recipes, but this is the best! Thanks to my mother!

Provided by Kristen

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 cups grated zucchini
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and frothy. Mix in oil and sugar. Stir in zucchini and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, soda, baking powder, salt and nuts; stir into the egg mixture. Divide batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 164.5 mg, Sugar 17 g

ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Whole-wheat pastry flour creates whole grain goodness. Apple butter creates extra moistness and natural sweetness. Surprisingly, only 1/3 cup of heart-friendly oil is used in this bread recipe that's heavy on zucchini ... and tastiness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for coating loaf pan
1/3 cup walnuts
1 large zucchini
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons no-sugar-added apple butter
1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Cool and roughly chop. Coarsely grate the zucchini into a bowl and squeeze out the excess liquid; you should have about 1 1/2 cups zucchini. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the sugar, oil, apple butter, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined, and then on medium speed for 30 seconds. Stir in the zucchini and nuts until evenly combined. Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan and completely cool. Cut into 12 slices and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 31 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams

CLASSIC ZUCCHINI BREAD



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A quintessential quick bread, zucchini bread blurs the line between breakfast and cake, making it acceptable for both. This version is on the sweeter side, the vegetal flavors mellowed by brown sugar, cinnamon and a bit of browned butter. While not always necessary, squeezing excess water from the zucchini will prevent the batter from being too wet while keeping the end result moist. Since this recipe makes two loaves (if you're going to grate all that zucchini, might as well make it count), know that one will freeze excellently for at least a month. The recipe can also be halved with great success.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     quick breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup/113 grams unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
3 ½ cups/447 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg)
4 large eggs
¾ cup/165 grams light brown sugar
¾ cup/151 grams sugar
¾ cup/180 milliliters canola oil
1 ½ pounds zucchini, unpeeled and grated on a box grater (about 3 medium zucchini)
4 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 8-x4-inch loaf pans with softened butter and line with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter starts to brown and smell like hazelnuts, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a whisk to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot; set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together eggs, light brown sugar, sugar and canola oil in a medium bowl until no lumps remain and eggs are well blended.
  • Using your hands, squeeze out as much water as possible from the zucchini. Add zucchini and browned butter to the egg mixture, whisking to blend.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to slowly incorporate until no dry spots remain.
  • Divide batter among prepared pans, smoothing the top. Sprinkle both with demerara sugar, if using, and place in oven. Bake, rotating once, until bread is golden brown on top, pulls away from the sides and springs back lightly when pressed at the top, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Let cool completely on a wire rack before removing from the loaf pan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 308, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 251 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Really, really good and moist- my kids eat it as quickly as I can make it. Bread will freeze well, and keep in refrigerator for weeks.

Provided by v monte

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 ¼ cups white sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 179.8 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe zucchini: This will give your bread a moist and flavorful texture.
  • Grate the zucchini finely: This will help it distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Line the loaf pan with parchment paper: This will make it easy to remove the bread from the pan.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help it hold together better.

Conclusion:

This zucchini bread recipe is a delicious and healthy way to use up your summer zucchini. It's moist, flavorful, and has a tender crumb. With a few simple tips, you can make this bread perfect every time. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try!

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