Zucchini bread is a versatile and delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of zucchini with warm, comforting spices. However, traditional zucchini bread recipes often rely on butter, oil, and sugar, making them high in fat and calories. For those seeking a healthier alternative, a virtually fat-free zucchini bread recipe offers an equally delicious option without compromising on taste or texture. With simple adjustments to ingredients and mindful baking practices, achieving a moist and flavorful zucchini bread with minimal fat content is possible.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
LOW CALORIE ZUCCHINI BREAD
This lightened up zucchini bread is lower in calories, sugar, and fat but full of flavor! It's moist and delicious, making it the perfect recipe to use up any extra zucchini!
Provided by Liz Thomson
Categories Bread
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Wrap the zucchini shreds in a clean dishcloth or papertowels. Squeeze it gently to remove some of the water. You should end up with 1 cup of loosely packed shredded zucchini.
- Combine the zucchini with the coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, yogurt, and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- I added in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips at this point!
- Spray a 9×5 pan with non-stick spray. Pour in the batter.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar on top, if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Sugar 6.5 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg
EASY HEALTHY ZUCCHINI BREAD
This easy zucchini bread recipe uses only one bowl and is made healthier (and gluten free) by using oatmeal instead of regular white flour.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Baked goods
Time 2h55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl then whisk until combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and place in the oven.
- Allow to bake for 30-45 minutes or until a skewer or toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VIRTUALLY FAT-FREE ZUCCHINI BREAD
Recipe came from a low-fat brochure - I think Richard Simmon's. Very good, and must use suggested egg and applesauce amounts, or bread will be too dry.
Provided by Lorrie
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a small loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- In another small bowl, combine the liquid egg product, applesauce and zucchini.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and using an electric mixer, mix until well blended.
- Pour mixture into loaf pan and spread evenly- can sprinkle a little sugar and cinnamon on top if desired.
- Bake 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
HEALTHY ZUCCHINI BREAD
The BEST Healthy Zucchini Bread recipe, made with whole grain flour, lightened up with applesauce, loaded with cinnamon, shredded zucchini, soft and moist - you will love this easy recipe!
Provided by Ashley
Categories breads & muffins
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- oven to 350ºF and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- Make sure zucchini is shredded, all water squeezed out and shredded zucchini measures 1.5 cups slightly packed; set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, applesauce and oil. Add in egg and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
- Add in about half of the flour mixture, stir a couple times, then add in the rest of the flour and milk until almost combined, then fold in shredded zucchini until fully incorporated.
- Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes uncovered. Cover with foil and continue baking another 15-20 minutes, or until inserted toothpick in center comes out clean. Edges will be brown and top somewhat high. I suggest checking on the bread after a total of 40-45 minutes.
- Allow bread to cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
- into cooled bread, enjoy with a slab of butter or your favorite nut butter for the ultimate slice.
SKINNY ZUCCHINI BREAD
50% less fat • 21% fewer calories • 2g more fiber than the original recipe. Have a bumper crop of zucchini? Lighten up a classic.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottoms only of 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix zucchini, applesauce, oil, egg product, vanilla and sugar until well blended. Stir in all remaining ingredients except walnuts until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spoon batter evenly into pans.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a box grater: Shredding zucchini with a box grater ensures even-sized pieces that cook evenly.
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini: To prevent a soggy bread, use a paper towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini.
- Use ripe, flavorful bananas: Overripe bananas add sweetness and moisture to the bread, so choose ripe ones with brown spots.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can lead to a tough bread, so mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the bread is cooked through.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing: Slicing the bread while it's still warm can cause it to crumble, so let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Conclusion:
This virtually fat-free zucchini bread is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this classic treat. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and hint of cinnamon, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some extra zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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