Are you craving a sweet treat but want to make sure it's healthy too? Look no further than zucchini bread! This classic recipe gets a healthy makeover with simple swaps that reduce sugar and fat while boosting nutrients. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and hidden veggies, this healthier zucchini bread will satisfy your cravings without compromising your health goals.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HEALTHY ZUCCHINI BREAD
This fluffy zucchini bread recipe is made healthier with whole grains, honey (or maple syrup) and coconut oil instead of butter. It is easily made vegan and/or gluten free (see notes). Recipe yields 1 loaf.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Baked good
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan to prevent the bread from sticking. If you'll be toasting the nuts, line a small, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Toast the nuts: Once the oven has finished preheating, pour the chopped nuts onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut oil and honey. Beat them with a whisk until they are combined. Add the eggs and beat well. (If your coconut oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, simply let the bowl rest in a warm place for a few minutes, like on top of your stove, or warm it for about 20 seconds in the microwave.)
- Add the milk, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg, and whisk to blend. Switch to a big spoon and stir in the zucchini (be sure to squeeze excess moisture out of the zucchini first). Add the flour and stir just until combined. Some lumps are ok! Gently fold in the toasted nuts now, if using.
- Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and sprinkle lightly with additional cinnamon. If you'd like a pretty swirled effect, run the tip of a knife across the batter in a zig-zag pattern.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the center of the loaf springs back to the touch. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack. Use a serrated knife to cut individual slices.
- This bread is moist, so it will keep for just 2 to 3 days at room temperature. Store it in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months or so. I like to slice the bread before freezing and defrost individual slices, either by lightly toasting them or defrosting them in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 262 calories, Sugar 14.4 g, Sodium 256.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.6 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg
ZUCCHINI BREAD IV
This is the best zucchini bread I have made! I have other recipes, but this is the best! Thanks to my mother!
Provided by Kristen
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and frothy. Mix in oil and sugar. Stir in zucchini and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, soda, baking powder, salt and nuts; stir into the egg mixture. Divide batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 164.5 mg, Sugar 17 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 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
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 ZUCCHINI BREAD
Make and share this Healthier Zucchini Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ShoelaceGirl
Categories Quick Breads
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine all dry ingredients, sifting if necessary.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg substitute and hot water until smooth and no lumps.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, zucchini, oil, and egg mixture until all sugar is incorporated.
- Pour wet mixture into dry and mix until combined. You may need to add a little water.
- Spoon into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until fork comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1949.9, Fat 93.3, SaturatedFat 12.4, Sodium 1905.7, Carbohydrate 260.6, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 152.6, Protein 32.5
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 Zucchini Bread
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 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 Zucchini Bread
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
Tips:
- Use fresh zucchini. This will give your bread the best flavor and texture.
- Grate your zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. This will help to release the moisture from the zucchini and prevent your bread from becoming too dense.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Zucchini bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover zucchini. This healthier version of zucchini bread is made with whole wheat flour, less sugar, and no butter. It is still moist and flavorful, and it is a healthier option than traditional zucchini bread.
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