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Healthy Zucchini Bread

URL: https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-zucchini-bread-recipe/

Ingredients

The bread

  • 1 loaf zucchini
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
  • 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk of choice or water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Optional add-ins

  • ¾ cup roughly chopped raw walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan.
  2. Toast the nuts on a baking sheet for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a large bowl, combine melted coconut oil and honey, then whisk until combined.
  4. Add the eggs and beat well, then mix in the milk, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg.
  5. Stir in the grated zucchini and then fold in the flour until just combined.
  6. If using, gently fold in the toasted nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and sprinkle with additional cinnamon.
  8. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
1 loaf (approximately 8 slices)
Calories
150
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
60mg

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