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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Blueberry Zucchini Bread


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist, wholesome, and naturally sweetened blueberry zucchini bread packed with flavor and a tender crumb.


Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup melted unrefined coconut oil or olive oil
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (or use ½ cup oil if omitting applesauce)
  • ½ cup organic 100% pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini (about 2 small)
  • Zest of half a lemon (optional)
  • ½1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in shredded zucchini, lemon zest (if using), blueberries, and nuts (if using).
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Great for breakfast or a healthy snack. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer keeping.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: blueberry zucchini bread, healthy baking, quick bread