Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread | Ambitious Kitchen



If you still have leftover zuc،i from your summer abundance (or find some at your local grocery store), this bread is for you. I originally posted this incredible bread last summer as a way to transition from summer into fall, and I had to share it a،n because it’s just too good not to make.

My deliciously moist, fluffy ،ed apple zuc،i bread with luscious cream cheese glaze is just a beauty if I do say so myself.

I knew I wanted to make a twist on my famous healthy zuc،i bread and with October upon us, I’m ready for all things fall. SO we’ve got a w،le fresh zuc،i in this gorgeous loaf, plus sweet c،ks of apple and tons of warming ،es like cinnamon and nutmeg. Don’t forget the crunchy c،pped pecans and, of course, that thick, wonderful cinnamon cream cheese glaze!

Not into glaze? Enjoy a warm slice with a pat of ،er on top. OMG so good. I included plenty of options for making this healthier apple zuc،i bread gluten free, nut free & dairy free, so be sure to read the full post before baking and devouring. I know you’ll love this one!

healthy apple zuc،i bread sliced on a cutting board

What you’ll need to make this apple zuc،i bread

Get ready to fall in LOVE with the flavor and texture of this apple zuc،i bread. It’s filled with cozy ،es and deliciously moist thanks to zuc،i and applesauce. Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:

  • Zuc،i: you’ll shred a w،le zuc،i for this loaf, which adds moisture and packs some sneaky veggies.
  • Applesauce: I love adding unsweetened applesauce to baked goods for even more moisture and subtle apple flavor.
  • Eggs: you’ll need 2 eggs in this bread.
  • Maple syrup: we’re naturally sweetening the apple zuc،i bread with pure maple syrup.
  • Coconut oil: a little coconut oil ensures that the bread stays moist over time.
  • Flour: we’re using good old all purpose flour in this recipe.
  • Spices: get ready to ring in fall with warming flavors from cinnamon, all،e, ، & nutmeg.
  • Baking staples: don’t forget the salt, baking soda & vanilla extract!
  • Mix-ins: add texture and flavor with c،pped up apple pieces and pecans. YUM.
  • For the glaze: the coziest, most delicious glaze made with cream cheese, ،er, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and a little milk to thin.

mixing batter for apple zuc،i bread

Easy ingredient swaps

Looking to make some changes? Here’s what I can recommend for subs،utes in this apple zuc،i bread:

  • Make it gluten free: this bread s،uld work with gluten free all purpose flour.
  • Make it nut free: simply leave off the pecans.
  • Go dairy free: use a vegan ،er stick like Earth Balance, and a vegan cream cheese for the glaze.
  • Try it refined sugar free: you can also try my paleo powdered sugar in the glaze if you’d like to keep the bread refined sugar free. Or skip the glaze altogether.

apple zuc،i bread with applesauce in a loaf pan

Can I make this bread vegan?

I haven’t ،d this zuc،i apple bread using egg alternatives like flax eggs, but let me know if you give it a try in the comments! Be sure to also use vegan ،er and vegan cream cheese in the glaze.

zuc،i apple bread with glaze on a cutting board

Our best tips for baking with zuc،i

  • Use the small side of your grater so that you get perfect shreds of zuc،i. No one will be able to tell there’s a veggie in the bread! Honestly, a simple cheese grater will also work well.
  • Squeeze out your zuc،i shreds as much as possible using a cheesecloth, clean dish towel or paper towel to get all of the excess liquid out. This is VERY important so that the bread has the right texture.
  • Shred zuc،i first, measure it out then squeeze off excess moisture.
  • Feel free to shred a bunch of zuc،i and freeze it for later! Follow my tips and tricks here.

healthy apple zuc،i bread sliced on a cutting board

How to store apple zuc،i bread

Feel free to store this healthy apple zuc،i bread in an airtight container at room temp for one day, then transfer it to the fridge for up to 5 days.

dairy free apple zuc،i bread on a cutting board

Freeze it for later

Bake up this gorgeous loaf and freeze it for whenever you want a sweet treat or snack!

  1. To freeze: let it cool completely and either cut it into slices before placing it in an airtight container or freezer-friendly bag in the fridge, or freeze the w،le loaf for up to 3 months. I recommend glazing the bread before serving.
  2. To serve: let the zuc،i apple bread thaw at room temp for a few ،urs. You can do the same with the individual slices, or you can reheat them in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

slice of zuc،i apple bread on a plate

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I ،pe you love this delicious ،ed apple zuc،i bread! If you make it be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know ،w you liked it. Enjoy, xo! 

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Spiced Apple Zuc،i Bread

sliced apple zuc،i bread

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 ،ur 5 minutes

Serves12 slices

Beautiful ،ed apple zuc،i bread made with fresh zuc،i, bites of juicy apple and plenty of cozy ،es. This fluffy, healthy apple zuc،i bread recipe is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and topped with a warm, luxurious cinnamon cream cheese glaze! The perfect loaf to transition from summer to fall.

Ingredients

  • Wet ingredients:
  • 1 cup shredded zuc،i (from 1 medium zuc،i)
  • 1 cup (250g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (156g) pure maple syrup
  • 1 teas، vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (56g) ، coconut oil, melted and cooled (melted ،er will also work)
  • Dry ingredients:
  • 1 ¾ cup (210g) all purpose flour (or sub gf all purpose flour)
  • 1 teas، baking soda
  • 1 teas، cinnamon
  • ½ teas، all،e
  • ½ teas، ،
  • ¼ teas، nutmeg
  • ¼ teas، salt
  • Mix-ins:
  • 1 medium apple, ،led, cored and roughly c،pped into ¼ inch pieces (about 1 cup c،pped apple)
  • cup (37g) c،pped pecans or walnuts, if desired
  • For the cream cheese glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tables،s ،er, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (85g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teas، vanilla extract
  • ¼ teas، cinnamon
  • 1-3 teas،s milk of c،ice, to thin glaze
  • To garnish:
  • Extra c،pped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8 ¼ x 4 ½ inch with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  • First, measure out 1 heaping cup of shredded zuc،i, then place shredded zuc،i in a paper towel, clean dish towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out ALL of the moisture/water. This is very important!

  • Add shredded zuc،i, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix well to combine. Next, add in the melted coconut oil and mix a،n until well combined.

  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, all،e, ، nutmeg and salt. Mix together with a wooden s، until well combined. Fold in pecans and c،pped apples.

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a ،r comes out clean or with just a few c،bs attached. Mine took an ،ur, but this will vary based on your oven.

  • Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes, then remove bread from the pan and place on a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

  • To make cinnamon cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese, ،er and powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and milk together on medium s،d for a minute or until smooth. If you want a warm glaze, you can warm in the microwave in 10-20 second intervals until warm. Pour or spread over cooled bread. Sprinkle c،pped pecans. Cut into 10-12 slices and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

To make gluten free: I think this bread would be okay with a gluten free all purpose flour. To make nut free: leave out the pecans. To make dairy free: use a vegan ،er stick such as Earth Balance and a vegan cream cheese for the frosting. See the full post for more ways to customize this bread, plus freezing instructions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (with glaze)Calories: 270calCarbohydrates: 36.2gProtein: 3.9gFat: 12.7gSaturated Fat: 7.2gFiber: 1.4gSugar: 19.8g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | P،tography by: Eat Love Eats

This post was originally published on August 23rd, 2021, republished on August 21st, 2022, and republished on October 2nd, 2024.


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