5 Delicious Zucchini Bread Recipes
Zucchini is an often overlooked vegetable, but this summer squash contains a number of health benefits that might just make it a super food of sorts.
Not only is zucchini packed full of water, it’s also very low in calories, at only 17 calories per 100 grams. It has no saturated fats or cholesterol of any kind, and the peel of a zucchini is actually very high in fiber. Fiber has been shown to keep you full, ward off hunger pangs, and improve digestive health.
Zucchinis also contain a decent dose of antioxidants, folates, and other plant-based compounds that support overall health and well-being. Potassium is one of the ingredients that this vegetable is particularly high in, offering a good source of energy and reducing your blood pressure.
All of these ingredients will not only support a healthy lifestyle, they’ll also boost your metabolism and help you burn off a few extra calories during digestion. So they’re a great item to include in your diet. Today, I’m offering 5 simple but delicious zucchini bread recipes.
5 Easy & Delicious Zucchini Bread Recipes
For all of these recipes, you’re going to leave the skin on the zucchini to maximize the nutritional benefits.
In all cases, combine your wet and dry ingredients separately first, then mix before placing in a 9 x 4 inch loaf or bread pan.
Low Fat Zucchini Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon of melted butter
- 1 cup of apple sauce
- 1 and 1/2 cups of shredded zucchini
Directions: Combine wet and dry ingredients separately and fold together. Pour into a 9 x 4 inch greased loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees (F) for 45-55 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Gluten Free)
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups of almond flour
- 1½ teaspoons of baking soda
- ¼ cup of cacao powder
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of zucchini, finely grated
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon of raw honey
- ½ cup of dark chocolate chips
Directions: Combine wet and dry ingredients separately and fold together. Pour into a 9 x 4 inch greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees (F) for 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
