Description
A moist and flavorful zucchini bread made entirely gluten-free. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy dessert. This recipe can be customized with chocolate chips, nuts, or natural sweeteners like honey or applesauce for added taste and texture.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for one 9×5-inch loaf):
For the Bread:
2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
2 cups almond flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
3 large eggs
½ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Oven and Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat eggs, coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Step 5: Bake
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Moisture Tip: For extra moist bread, do not overmix the batter and use fresh zucchini.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Variations: Substitute honey with sugar-free sweeteners for a no-sugar version, or use pumpkin puree instead of zucchini for a seasonal twist.
- Mini Loaves: Divide batter into mini loaf pans for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Bread / Snack / Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American