Zucchini Applesauce Bread. One of my favorite recipes of all time. Seriously all time. I use it at work to sneak veggies into a dish where the kids won't notice then, sans chocolate chips of course, and they LOVE IT! The applesauce cuts down on the sugar content and there's not even any dairy! I can't use coconut at work (FDA ruled it a nut 🙁 and we're a nut free facility) so I use plain old vegetable or canola oil but I'm sure coconut oil would work just fine.
Speaking of work....I won an award!!!!!!!!!! Parents and teachers nominate the staff at their kids' centers throughout the entire region for the Awards of Excellence. There was a big snazzy ceremony (that I didn't attend...oops), and it turns out, I won one!!! The Caring for Others award :-). In case you're wondering just what that is:
Caring for Others Award The Caring for Others Award recognizes individuals directly supporting members of the Bright Horizons family who go above and beyond in their daily interactions with colleagues. They put serving others first. They are approachable, follow through with a sense of urgency, and are recognized as the go-to people who willingly offer help, patience, and responsiveness to anyone in need. They build strong relationships with their internal customers through proactive outreach and develop creative solutions to resolve challenging situations. These recipients embody the “why not” approach to all with whom they interact. - Bright Horizons Family Solutions
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I was pretty excited. Being a chef at a early childhood development center has been an amazing experience, but, in a school, the kitchen can sometimes get overlooked. After this award, I've never felt more appreciated at my job!
Well. That was quite the tangent but I just had to share! Back to the food. So, as I said, one of my favorite recipes. Healthy, moist, delicious bread with vegetables to boot! I add chocolate chips at home because I'm a legit chocoholic, but if you want to say truly healthy just omit them. We ate it as a dessert the other day and felt pretty good about it! Just as good as a slice of cake without all the guilt. What could be better??Dig into a big slice (or two!) of this fluffy, moist zucchini bread made with unsweetened applesauce, whole wheat flour, and half the sugar.
I love my original recipe for zucchini bread. So, when I set out to make a lightened-up loaf, the goal was to create something a bit more wholesome, without compromising on flavor or texture. This zucchini bread uses applesauce in place of oil, trades all-purpose flour for whole wheat, and includes half the amount of sugar. Just like my original recipe, though, this zucchini bread with applesauce is super flavorful and moist, with a touch of spice.
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Here’s a brief overview of the important ingredients for this zucchini bread with applesauce. Don’t forget to scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe and instructions.
One key to making the best zucchini bread that isn’t soggy or gummy is to always drain the zucchini of excess moisture. I found the best way to do this is using a few paper towels. Once the towels have absorbed most of the water from the zucchini, shake them out and repeat until there’s no more water to ring out.
Quick bread recipes like this easy zucchini bread with applesauce are super beginner-friendly! All the same, here are some tips that I picked up while recipe testing, along with some variation ideas:
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This zucchini bread with applesauce is perfect to have with breakfast or brunch. Pair it with more wholesome favorites like these banana protein pancakes, or savory dishes like quiche florentine or broccoli cheddar quiche, and crispy lemon potatoes. Slices taste delicious spread with butter, drizzled with honey, or topped with peanut butter. Don’t forget a warm cup of coffee or tea!
This fluffy, moist zucchini bread is made with unsweetened applesauce, whole wheat flour, and half the sugar! It’s quick to make and extra wholesome, with all the flavor of my original recipe.
Crazy obsessed with desserts and snowboarding. My favorite desserts are cheesecakes, cupcakes and a good soft sugar cookie. Oh, and mint chip ice cream!This time of year, we’re always looking for zucchini recipes as our garden overflows with them! My zucchini bread made with unsweetened applesauce has become a family favorite. It’s so moist and flavorful and it comes together in under ten minutes.
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You can toast and butter this zucchini bread, but you really don’t need to. It’s so good on its own that I find myself snacking on it on all day even if I have cupcakes in the house.
It calls for both brown sugar and white sugar. I like the robust flavor that you get from the brown sugar, but you can replace it with more white sugar if you don’t have it.
I suggest using unsweetened applesauce – smooth or chunky are both fine. If you only have sweetened apple sauce, reduce the sugar in the recipe by 1/4 cup.
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This whole recipe only uses 1/4 cup of oil. Applesauce can act as a replacement for the oil or butter in baking. The result is not always desirable in cakes and cookies, but it works perfectly in this bread – keeping it nice and moist without the added fat.
The first step is prepping your zucchini. Use a food processor with the the grater blade to grate the zucchini. After it’s grated, use a paper towel to squeeze out the excess moisture. (If you don’t have a food processor, you can use classic grater – it will just take longer.)
Be sure that the zucchini is finely grated. You don’t want to find a big chunk of zucchini in the bread. Double check that the the food processor did its job before adding the zucchini to the batter.
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Don’t over-mix. When you fold in the wet ingredients and when you add the zucchini, gently fold. If you over-mix the batter, it can make the bread gummy.
I use a 9.25″ x 5.25″ loaf pan. Some loaf pans are not quite as wide and deep. If yours is a little smaller (9″ vs 9.25″), you can still use it and you should be fine. If it’s significantly smaller (8″ or less), I suggest filling the pan 3/4 of the way to the top and making muffins with any extra batter.
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also slice it and freeze the slices in an airtight freezer bag. Pull out a slice at a time whenever you want a special treat.
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My zucchini bread made with unsweetened applesauce is a family favorite. It's so moist and flavorful and it comes together in under 10 minutes.
Calories: 279 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 41 mg | Sodium: 210 mg | Potassium: 145 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 27 g | Vitamin A: 101 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 34 mg | Iron: 2 mgApplesauce zucchini bread is a classic zucchini bread that's lightly sweetened, with a hint of cinnamon. Shredded zucchini and applesauce make this homemade bread moist and soft!
Zucchini bread is a classic recipe to make when you're looking to use up that garden zucchini. This applesauce zucchini bread is incredibly moist and tender, with the perfect amount of sweetness and a hint of cinnamon.
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Finely shredded zucchini (no need to squeeze out the excess water!) and unsweetened applesauce add plenty of moisture to this simple quick bread recipe. All you need are a few pantry baking staples to get started.
Serve applesauce zucchini bread as a snack, for breakfast, or for brunch! It also makes a great less-sweet dessert option. We like to warm up leftover slices in the toaster oven and spread with butter. Yum!
For this recipe, you need 1 cup of finely shredded zucchini. This equals about 1 medium zucchini (about 8 to 9 inches in length) or 1.5 to 2 small zucchinis (about 6 inches or smaller in length).
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As long as you're using small to medium sized zucchini, the skin is soft enough that it will bake right into the bread and won't affect the texture.
I recommend shredding zucchini using the small or fine side of a box grater. The smaller pieces melt right into the zucchini bread as it bakes.
If you prefer, you are welcome to use the large side of a box grater - this gives your bread a more noticeable texture.
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No! Do not squeeze or drain the liquid from your shredded zucchini. Shred the zucchini, place it into a measuring cup, then add the zucchini (and any liquids in the measuring cup) to your batter.
Refrigerator - If your bread is extremely moist/wet, you may want to store your zucchini bread in the refrigerator instead. Zucchini bread will keep in the refrigerator for
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