Zucchini Bread

Vegan Zucchini Bread is a low-fat, flavorful, and tempting breakfast option. It is made with freshly crushed zucchini, unbleached flour, and cinnamon. This homemade bread is superior to bread from the store. The items used in this bread recipe are all vegan-friendly and don’t contain any animal products. Vegan Zucchini Bread is a good option for every person who wants a fluffy and healthy recipe. You can enjoy this bread with any food or beverage without sacrificing the original flavors of the zucchini. We can savor its mouthwatering flavors with any side or snacks. After baking, you can give it to your close friends and family members.

Let’s prepare the hearty bread with the oven directions (mentioned below).

STATS

• Course: Breakfast
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan
• Total Time: One hour and ten minutes
• Preparation Time: Twenty minutes
• Cook Time: One hour and twenty minutes
• Method: Baking

EQUIPMENT

• Oven
• Two mixing bowls
• Spatula
• Silicone loaf pan
• One sharp knife
• Chopping board

INGREDIENTS

Dry items

• 1 to 1/2 cups of organic unbleached flour or white whole-wheat flour
• Half a teaspoon of baking soda
• Baking powder 1/2 tsp
• One-fourth tsp of salt
• Powdered cinnamon, one tsp
• Ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon

Wet items

• Unsweetened applesauce 3/4 cup
• Packed brown sugar, half a cup
• One-fourth cup of maple syrup
• Flax seeds 1/2 cup
• Pure vanilla extract 2 tsp
• One medium-sized grated zucchini, about 1 cup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set the oven temperature to 250 degrees F to bake the bread.
2. Next, add whole-wheat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon powder, baking soda, and ground nutmeg to a bowl.
3. Then, stir all dry items with a spoon, or combine them with your hands.
4. After that, add granulated brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, applesauce, soaked flax seeds, maple syrup, and grated zucchini to a separate bowl.
5. Again, mix all wet items.
6. Next, gradually shift the zucchini and maple syrup to the baking powder bowl.
7. Combine all bread mixture until a normal, thick, fine dough texture is created.
8. After that, shift a baking paper to a silicone loaf pan.
9. Grease it with cooking oil to avoid burning.
10. Now, shift the bread batter to the baking pan with a spatula.
11. Bake the bread for forty-six to fifty-one minutes or until fluffy and 2 times doubled in size.
12. After baking, chill the bread for nine to sixteen minutes.
13. Next, carefully remove the baked bread from the pan mold.
14. Now, transfer it to a wire rack, or shift the bread on a chopping board.
15. The healthy and delicious Zucchini Bread is ready.
16. Next, cut the bread loaf into thin slices with a sharp knife and serve.

FLAVOR VARIATIONS OF THE BREAD

Citrus Zest:

• Add the zest of orange or lemon for a bright and citrus taste.

Coffee flavor:

• Incorporate a hint of vegan-friendly instant or espresso coffee into the bread.

Nutty bread:

• You can add nuts like pecans or almonds to the bread batter.

Coconut flavor:

• Infused coconut without sugar into the bread for a unique flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Enjoy the warm zucchini bread with a bowl of creamy and dairy-free coconut yogurt.
• Pair the bread with melon, grapes, and pineapple.
• Savory vegan quiche, croutons, and three-bean vegan chili work with this bread.
• Accompany the bread with coconut chickpea curry or vegan creamy coleslaw.
• Serve the bread slices with black coffee or a vegan latte.
• Banana smoothie or cucumber mint-infused water also goes well with this bread.

TIPS

• Opt for fresh and good-quality zucchini for better taste.
• Add raisins, cranberries, or other nuts to the bread.
• Before baking the bread, we will extract extra water from the zucchini.
• Utilize fresh and premium-quality bread items such as vanilla extract and maple syrup.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• Store the bread slices in a covered or airtight box and refrigerate them for 8 to 9 days.

Freezer:

• Transfer the remaining zucchini bread slices to a plastic sheet and freeze them for ninety days.

FAQs

Can I utilize different kinds of flour?

• Yes, you can use spelt, gluten-free baking blend, whole wheat, and all-purpose flour. Using whole wheat flour could make the texture denser.

Which sugar type should I use?

• You can use white sugar, maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar. Brown sugar gives a warm and caramel-like taste. Maple syrup and other liquid sweeteners may change the texture a little.

Why is my zucchini bread dry?

• Bread that contains too much flour or not enough liquid may be dry. Moreover, older zucchini may also affect the bread texture.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per serving size, 1 bread slice
Total quantity: 10 slices
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g
Total Calories 120 kcal
Carbohydrates 27.6 g
Protein 2. 4 g
Total Fat 0.5 g
Sugar 13.2 g
Sodium 66.6 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg