Not Your Mama's Zucchini Bread

Say goodbye to boring zucchini bread with "Not Your Mama's Zucchini Bread"! This modern twist on the classic recipe combines the warm, spiced flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with the zesty brightness of orange zest for an irresistibly moist and aromatic loaf. A perfect balance of granulated and brown sugar ensures just the right hint of sweetness, while unsweetened applesauce and freshly shredded zucchini bring incredible moisture and a tender crumb. Optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch, but this bread shines on its own. Ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this easy-to-make loaf comes together in just over an hour. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to homemade bread, give your zucchini bread an upgrade with this vibrant, crave-worthy recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Fresh zucchini (shredded, about 2 medium zucchini)
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0 Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter, and line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until combined.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 4

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients, whisking until fully combined.

Step 5

Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and orange zest into the wet mixture using a spatula.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to the edges.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the zucchini bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Once cool, slice and serve. Enjoy this deliciously moist zucchini bread on its own or with a smear of butter!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1341.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3484.8

Total Fat 159.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2466.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 488.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 285.2g
Protein 53.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 352.8mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 2102.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 54.3%