Description
Apple Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of sweet apples and moist zucchini, creating a quick bread that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make treat is not only flavorful but also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its tender crumb and vibrant flavors, Apple Zucchini Bread stands out as a crowd-pleaser, whether served warm with butter or enjoyed as part of a brunch spread. Plus, with ample servings in each batch, it’s perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or half applesauce)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup diced apple
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease two loaf pans.
- Grate zucchini and dice apples; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with oil (or applesauce), vanilla, white sugar, and brown sugar until blended.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fold in zucchini, apples, and walnuts; let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Pour into prepared pans and bake for mini loaves (35-40 minutes) or full-sized loaves (55 minutes). Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in pans for 20 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 139mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg