Description
This Low-Sugar Zucchini Bread recipe is designed for a busy individual seeking a nutritious snack. Utilizing natural sweeteners and whole ingredients, it delivers a moist, dense loaf with a tender crumb and a hint of warm cinnamon, all without the sugar crash.
Ingredients
2 cups Grated Fresh Zucchini
1.5 cups Spelt or Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cup Monk Fruit or Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Avocado Oil
2 units Large Eggs
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Cinnamo
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pa
- Grate the zucchini using the coarse side of a box grater and measure out two packed cups
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, monk fruit sweetener (or maple syrup), avocado oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy
- Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture
- Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt directly into the bowl and gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clea
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Ensure zucchini is grated without squeezing too much moisture out.
Use a light-colored metal loaf pan for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 4g (Natural)
- Sodium: Unknown
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Unknown
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: Unknown