Healthy & Delicious Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/3 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened applesauce)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (no need to peel, squeeze lightly if very wet)
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose or gluten-free blend)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, honey/maple syrup, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add zucchini: Stir in grated zucchini.
4. Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over the wet mixture. Stir just until combined.
5. Optional add-ins: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
6. Pour into pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Would you like a sugar-free, gluten-free, or vegan version of this zucchini bread too?