Description
A moist and flavorful quick bread that combines fresh zucchini and juicy blueberries, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. This versatile bread works equally well for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (I recommend King Arthur Flour for its consistent quality)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (feel free to use Ceylon cinnamon for a sweeter taste)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature for better mixing)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (feel free to substitute with melted coconut oil for a hint of richness)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (this adds moisture while reducing fat)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (I love using Nielsen-Massey for its intense flavour)
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel
- Frozen blueberries can be used (do not thaw before adding to batter)
- Bread freezes well for up to 3 months when wrapped tightly
- For a sweeter version, add 1/4 cup more sugar or top with a simple glaze
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg