Applesauce zucchini bread is a classic zucchini bread that's lightly sweetened, with a hint of cinnamon. Shredded zucchini and applesauce make this homemade bread moist and soft!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Servings: 10slices
Calories: 209kcal
Ingredients
1cup(135g)finely grated zucchini, do not drain liquid out
½cup(128g)unsweetened applesauce
¼cup(50g)granulated sugar
½cup(106g)brown sugar
¼cup(50g)vegetable oil
2large eggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ¾cups(210g)all-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease one 9x5 loaf pan (or line with parchment paper) and set aside.
In a large bowl, add finely grated zucchini (do not drain/squeeze any liquid out!), applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 50 to 55 minutes, OR until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean/with dry crumbs, or bread reaches 200 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit in the center (baking times will vary based on your oven and type of pan used).
Allow bread to cool completely on the counter before removing from pan and slicing.
Leftover zucchini bread will keep in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If your bread is very moist/wet, I recommend refrigerating.
Zucchini bread can be frozen for up to 6 months. Tightly wrap in plastic wrap/foil and store in a freezer safe bag or container. Thaw on the counter top for 1 to 3 hours.
There's no need to peel the skin off your zucchini, and no need to drain any liquid from your shredded zucchini. The recipe is written to include this liquid.
As written, this bread is lightly sweetened. For a sweeter bread, add an additional ¼ cup of granulated sugar, or use sweetened applesauce.