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Apple Zucchini Bread

This moist, flavorful bread combines fresh apple chunks and grated zucchini for a delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Quick Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 Slicces
Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil or substitute half with applesauce
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup apple diced and peeled
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Prepare the pans: Grease two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans or six mini loaf pans. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Prep the fruits: Grate the zucchini using a box grater and set aside. Peel one medium apple, then dice it into small pieces and set aside.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil (or applesauce), vanilla extract, white sugar, and brown sugar until well blended.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Add zucchini, apples, and nuts: Gently fold the grated zucchini, diced apple, and chopped walnuts into the batter. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
  • Pour into pans: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake:
  • Mini loaves: Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Full-sized loaves: Bake for about 55 minutes.
  • Insert a toothpick or tester into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Then, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Customize: Add raisins, dried cranberries, or swap walnuts for pecans for variety.
Freezing Tip: Slice the bread before freezing for convenient single-portion servings.