Best 4 Healthy Zucchini Bread With Applesauce Recipes

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Zucchini bread with applesauce is a moist and flavorful quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. It is made with grated zucchini, applesauce, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The zucchini and applesauce add moisture and sweetness to the bread, while the spices give it a warm and inviting flavor. This healthy zucchini bread recipe uses whole wheat flour and applesauce instead of butter or oil, making it a healthier choice than traditional zucchini bread. It is also a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden. This article provides three different zucchini bread recipes with applesauce: a classic recipe, a gluten-free recipe, and a vegan recipe. All three recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious results. So whether you are looking for a healthy breakfast option, a tasty snack, or a way to use up your extra zucchini, give one of these zucchini bread recipes with applesauce a try.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLESAUCE ZUCCHINI BREAD



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This is my first try at making this applesauce zucchini bread and I have to admit, it's a winner. I loved having a breakfast bread for my coffee. I had an extra loaf and took it into church to give to my ladies group...they loved too!

Provided by Maria

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup applesauce
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two loaf pans.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, and oil in another bowl and mix until blended. Add zucchini, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix into dry ingredients until well blended; stir in pecans. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 290.3 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

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.

BANANA ZUCCHINI APPLESAUCE BREAD



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The substitutions I ended up having to make on mumoftwo's "Banana Zucchini Muffins" recipe with some extra ingredients. It became great preworkout fuel, but it was rather bland and too moist. I suggest following her original recipe.

Provided by ldanhauer

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup zucchini, grated
3 medium bananas
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon real maple syrup
1 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • 1Oven at 350°F
  • 2Spray bread pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 3Mix banana and zucchini. Add egg and applesauce.
  • 4 In a seperate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, oatmeal, and salt
  • 5Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • 6Bake about 45 minutes.
  • 7Let rest for 5 minutes, and then cool on rack.
  • 8 make glaze by heating in microwave for about 15 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 175.1, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 2.6

APPLESAUCE ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Make and share this Applesauce Zucchini Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
3 eggs, room temp
1/2 cup vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup plain applesauce
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups freshly grated zucchini
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease one 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. OR, one 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl stir together eggs, oil, applesauce, sugar, zucchini and vanilla. Make sure it is fully combined.
  • Carefully pour flour mixture into egg mixture, stirring until completely combined.
  • Pour entire mixture into loaf pans, making sure there is an even amount of batter in each. OR, if making muffins, fill muffin tins ¾ full.
  • For Zucchini Bread bake for 40 minutes. OR, for muffins bake for 20 minutes.
  • You will know when the bread or muffins are down when the centers are set and spring back when they are lightly touched.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3481.5, Fat 127.1, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 558, Sodium 4765.6, Carbohydrate 548.8, Fiber 25.3, Sugar 308.5, Protein 49

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini. Fresh zucchini has a higher water content than older zucchini, which will make your bread more moist.
  • Grate your zucchini finely. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes around 50-60 minutes.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help it hold its shape.

Conclusion:

This healthy zucchini bread with applesauce is a delicious and nutritious way to use up fresh zucchini. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The bread is moist and flavorful, and the applesauce adds a touch of sweetness. Plus, it's packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K, and fiber. So next time you have some extra zucchini on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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