Description
This Cozy Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread combines the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with the freshness of apple and zucchini for a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
1 tsp salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1½ cups peeled, diced apple (¼-inch pieces)
4 eggs
3 tsp ground cinnamon
3½ cups plain flour
1½ tsp vanilla essence
1½ tsp baking soda
½ cup canola oil
½ tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups grated zucchini
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two standard loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
5. Fold in zucchini and apple gently, ensuring even distribution.
6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 35 minutes.
7. Cover loaves loosely with foil and continue baking for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Cool in pans briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Medium zucchini with balanced moisture works best; if very moist, pat dry before grating.
Canola oil can be replaced with butter, vegetable oil, or applesauce; applesauce may result in denser texture.
Brown and white sugar can be adjusted or substituted with coconut or maple sugar.
Whole wheat flour can replace up to half the plain flour; use 1:1 gluten-free flour with xanthan gum if needed.
Yellow summer squash can be used instead of zucchini if excess moisture is removed.
Firm baking apples work best; pears or dried cranberries are acceptable alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg