Photo: Victor ProtasioReplacing fats with unsweetened applesauce in baked goods is not only a healthy choice, but it also yields moist and delicious results. With added vitamin C and fiber, plus no refined oil, this bread is a no-brainer. It’s filled with warm flavors from the cinnamon, and packs a nice crunch from the walnuts. Plus, who doesn’t love a few hidden vegetables?Applesauce Zucchini BreadCooking spray3 large eggs2 cups granulated sugar2 cups peeled and grated zucchini (from 2 zucchini)1 cup unsweetened Mott’s applesauce3 tsp. pure vanilla extract3 cups (about 12 ¾ oz.) all-purpose flour3 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. baking soda¼ tsp. baking powder1 cup chopped walnuts1.Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease 2 (4½- x 8½-in.) loaf pans with cooking spray.2. Beat eggs with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until light and foamy, about 3 minutes. Add sugar, zucchini, applesauce, and vanilla extract, and beat just until combined.3.Stir together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add to zucchini mixture; stir lightly. Fold in nuts.4.Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, another 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pans; let cool completely before slicing, about 30 minutes.Makes: 2 loavesActive time: 15 minutesTotal time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Photo: Victor Protasio
Replacing fats with unsweetened applesauce in baked goods is not only a healthy choice, but it also yields moist and delicious results. With added vitamin C and fiber, plus no refined oil, this bread is a no-brainer. It’s filled with warm flavors from the cinnamon, and packs a nice crunch from the walnuts. Plus, who doesn’t love a few hidden vegetables?Applesauce Zucchini BreadCooking spray3 large eggs2 cups granulated sugar2 cups peeled and grated zucchini (from 2 zucchini)1 cup unsweetened Mott’s applesauce3 tsp. pure vanilla extract3 cups (about 12 ¾ oz.) all-purpose flour3 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. baking soda¼ tsp. baking powder1 cup chopped walnuts1.Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease 2 (4½- x 8½-in.) loaf pans with cooking spray.2. Beat eggs with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until light and foamy, about 3 minutes. Add sugar, zucchini, applesauce, and vanilla extract, and beat just until combined.3.Stir together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add to zucchini mixture; stir lightly. Fold in nuts.4.Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, another 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pans; let cool completely before slicing, about 30 minutes.Makes: 2 loavesActive time: 15 minutesTotal time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Replacing fats with unsweetened applesauce in baked goods is not only a healthy choice, but it also yields moist and delicious results. With added vitamin C and fiber, plus no refined oil, this bread is a no-brainer. It’s filled with warm flavors from the cinnamon, and packs a nice crunch from the walnuts. Plus, who doesn’t love a few hidden vegetables?
Applesauce Zucchini Bread
Cooking spray3 large eggs2 cups granulated sugar2 cups peeled and grated zucchini (from 2 zucchini)1 cup unsweetened Mott’s applesauce3 tsp. pure vanilla extract3 cups (about 12 ¾ oz.) all-purpose flour3 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. baking soda¼ tsp. baking powder1 cup chopped walnuts
1.Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease 2 (4½- x 8½-in.) loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Beat eggs with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until light and foamy, about 3 minutes. Add sugar, zucchini, applesauce, and vanilla extract, and beat just until combined.
3.Stir together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add to zucchini mixture; stir lightly. Fold in nuts.
4.Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, another 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pans; let cool completely before slicing, about 30 minutes.
Makes: 2 loavesActive time: 15 minutesTotal time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
source: people.com
