Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper and cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Stir in shredded zucchini until evenly mixed.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg