Best 8 Healthier Moms Zucchini Bread Recipes
If you're looking for a delicious and healthier way to enjoy zucchini bread, you've come to the right place. This article will provide you with all the information you need to create a zucchini bread that is packed with flavor and nutrients. We'll start with a few tips for choosing the best zucchini for your bread, followed by a step-by-step guide to making the perfect loaf. Along the way, we'll share some of our favorite variations on the classic recipe, so you can customize your bread to your own tastes. So grab your apron and let's get started on baking a healthier version of this classic treat!
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
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
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
EVEN HEALTHIER MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD (NO NUTS)
Mom's original recipe is great, but I wanted something I could a) feel a bit better about feeding my 2-year-old, and b) feel better about eating half a loaf of every day. This is my spin. The best thing about it: take out the zucchini and add something you like instead.
Provided by Jeff Stewart
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
- Mix flour, wheat bran, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment. Beat brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; fold in zucchini. Pour zucchini mixture into flour mixture and mix well; pour into prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool bread in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes; remove bread from pans and completely cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 250.3 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
I've tried a lot of zucchini bread over the years, but my mother's recipe is still my favourite one ... lemon, orange, ginger and nutmeg give it a nice light flavour. Start checking for doneness at 45 minutes, don't let it overbake! :)
Provided by TRFStarr
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In mixer, beat together all ingredients except zucchini, nuts, and flour. In grating the lemon peel, I find it much faster & easier to just use the small side of a standard cheese grater than to use a lemon zester. The peel from about half a medium-sized lemon should do fine.
- Mix well, then add in nuts and grated zucchini. Slowly mix in flour.
- Bake in greased 9" X 5" loaf pan, at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes (until test knife comes out clean or top of loaf springs back when pressed with finger; do not overbake).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.8, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 223.2, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 17.2, Protein 3.6
HEALTHIER MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
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
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
MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
My mom would always put a bumper crop of zucchini to use with this wonderful quick bread. It can be spiced or sweet, a loaf or a Bundt cake. Mom preferred to keep the spices and chocolate separate, but I like them combined. Either way, this unusual family favorite is sure to please your family and guests just as it has mine.
Provided by curvy
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Grease two loaf pans or one Bundt cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. (If making with chocolate chips, you may omit the spices.).
- In a separate bowl, cream sugar and eggs. Stir in oil and vanilla.
- Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until incorporated. The mixture should still be quite dry. Add shredded zucchini and stir until batter is moist and zucchini is incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 375° for 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2332.4, Fat 91.6, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 317.2, Sodium 933.7, Carbohydrate 351.1, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 203.8, Protein 30.4
HEALTHIER ZUCCHINI BREAD IV
Kristen is right, her mom's zucchini bread recipe is great! We gave it a healthier spin by reducing the sugar, increasing the nuts, and adding a bit of buckwheat flour. Buckwheat flour is very nutritious: it contains the 8 amino acids, is high in lysine, and is a good source of B vitamins and iron - and it's gluten-free!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
- Beat eggs until light and frothy in a large bowl. Mix in oil and sugar. Stir in zucchini and vanilla extract. Combine all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour), buckwheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nuts in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Divide batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 13 g
HEALTHIER MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
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 Zucchini Bread
Time 2h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
This was listed in an email this morning from the www.allrecipes.com website. It has very high ratings: SUBMITTED BY: v monte "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 senseicheryl
Categories Quick Breads
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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 254.8, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 174.8, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 19.2, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Use a combination of flours. All-purpose flour provides structure, while whole wheat flour or oat flour adds fiber and nutrients.
- Add moisture with zucchini. Zucchini is packed with moisture, which helps keep the bread moist and tender.
- Use less sugar. This recipe uses only 1/2 cup of sugar, which is less than most zucchini bread recipes.
- Add spices for flavor. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are classic zucchini bread spices that add warmth and flavor.
- 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 about 50-60 minutes.
Conclusion:
This zucchini bread recipe is a healthier take on a classic. It's made with a combination of flours, less sugar, and plenty of zucchini. The result is a moist, tender, and flavorful bread that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you have a glut of zucchini, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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