Description
Low Sugar Zucchini Bread is a soft, moist, and lightly sweetened loaf packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable add-ins. Perfect for a healthier breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based), room temperature
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat)
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
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1 cup optional mix-ins (nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
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In another bowl, sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir to combine.
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Fold in zucchini and mix-ins.
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Pour batter into loaf pan.
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Bake for 60–75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes; then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
To customize: use almond or oat milk for dairy-free; substitute sugar with honey or maple syrup; replace eggs with flaxseed mixture for vegan. Add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips make it extra special.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 8g