Description
A moist pineapple zucchini bread made with shredded zucchini, crushed pineapple, applesauce, warm spices, and vanilla. This easy quick bread recipe makes two tender loaves for breakfast, snacks, or freezing.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 can crushed unsweetened pineapple in juice, 8.5 ounces, drained
Instructions
- Place the oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray two 8×4-inch loaf pans with nonstick baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini and drained crushed pineapple.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a little at a time, stirring just until the batter looks moistened and combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges pull slightly from the pans and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for at least 20 minutes.
- Remove the loaves from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple well so the batter stays moist but not watery.
- Do not squeeze the zucchini completely dry, because it helps keep the bread tender.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze whole loaves or individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 302
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 34