Description
A guilt-free zucchini bread packed with protein and fiber. Uses applesauce for moisture and avoids refined flour or sugar, making it wholesome yet indulgent. Perfect for breakfast or snacks with 1g fat and 15g carbs per slice.
Ingredients
1 cup grated zucchini (about 230g—squeezed of excess moisture)
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup vanilla-flavored protein powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, applesauce, and maple syrup. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until smooth.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips or walnuts (optional) for extra flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or freeze slices individually.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg