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A thick slice of healthy zucchini bread on a white plate, showing its moist texture.

Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe (Moist & Easy!)

This healthy zucchini bread recipe is incredibly moist, easy to make in one bowl, and packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners. A perfect guilt-free breakfast or snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Bread
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour or half all-purpose, half regular whole wheat
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini, lightly squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or low-fat
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch Loaf Pan
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Box grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the grated zucchini, maple syrup, applesauce, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, let the bread cool completely before slicing. This helps it set and prevents crumbling.
Feel free to fold in 3/4 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips with the dry ingredients for extra texture and flavor.