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Best Zucchini Bread
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Best Vegan Zucchini Bread

A moist vegan zucchini bread made with 2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, applesauce, cinnamon, and no eggs or dairy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Amish
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: bread, breakfast, snack, Vegan, zucchini
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 560kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 9-by-5-inch loaf pan
  • Box grater or food processor
  • Two mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • C Shredded Zucchini 1 large zucchini or 2 small
  • 1 C Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1 C Sugar
  • 1 C Brown Sugar
  • ¾ C Olive oil or oil of choice. I used 1/2 olive oil and 1/2 canola oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 C All-Purpose Flour or flour of choice, like spelt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • Shred enough zucchini to measure 2 1/2 cups. Do not squeeze it dry.
    2½ C Shredded Zucchini
  • In a large bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
    1 C Unsweetened Applesauce, 1 C Sugar, 1 C Brown Sugar, ¾ C Olive oil, 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • In a second bowl, whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
    3 C All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Baking Soda, 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir just until no dry flour remains.
  • Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 70 to 75 minutes.
  • Begin checking at 60 minutes. The loaf is ready when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool before slicing.