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Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread

A soft, moist, and delicious bread infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, apples, and zucchini, perfect for any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 207
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, unpeeled)
  • 1 cup peeled and diced apple (about 1 medium apple)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and diced apple until evenly distributed in the mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  7. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Shred zucchini just before adding it to maintain its moisture. Substitute Greek yogurt for half the oil to lighten it up without losing flavor. For a vegan option, use flax eggs and replace the oil with applesauce.