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Discover the perfect balance of flavors with this Apple Zucchini Bread, a wholesome and moist quick bread featuring fresh zucchini, sweet apples, and warm spices. This scrumptious recipe is great for breakfast, snacking, or sharing with friends and family.

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Apple Zucchini Bread

I absolutely love zucchini bread! It’s my favorite zucchini recipe, probably. It’s easy just to throw together in a matter of minutes, y’all. You bake it in the oven and have a fresh slice right when it comes out, and don’t forget that slice of butter on top. Yum!

Today though, I added a little fall twist to zucchini bread by adding apples! Of course, you don’t have to wait until fall to enjoy this yummy bread!

I also replaced some of the oil in the “traditional recipe” with applesauce, and it is still just as moist. The result? Apple Zucchini Bread – one of the best autumn (or any time!!) treats ever! 

You may think that apple plus zucchini is a weird mix, but it’s scrumptious! I can’t even explain it with any other words besides that. It’s so so good! And my kids’ review? They loved this, even though it’s full of fruits and veggies. In fact, it was great for a snack after school or even for breakfast, or even as French toast.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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Apple Zucchini Bread: Ingredients & Substitutions

For this Apple Zucchini Bread recipe, you will need …

Ingredients

  • bread flour – you can also use all-purpose for this recipe. Flour lends any bread or baked goods its texture.
  • baking powder, baking soda – instead of yeast, this quick bread uses baking powder and soda, which will “fluff” up the bread and give it a light airiness.
  • eggs – in any baked recipe, eggs bind the ingredients together.
  • sugar – for sweetness.
  • vanilla and salt – these two ingredients bring out the flavors of everything else when included in a baked recipe, even if you’re not going for something salty or vanilla-flavored!
  • cinnamon – for a dash of that DELICIOUS earthy flavor!!
  • applesauce, squash, chopped apples – these provide your bread with the taste of fall! Just remember that chunks of the apples especially will remain after baking.
  • oil – this is a moist bread, and oil helps it stay that way.
  • nuts – optional, if you want more crunch in your bread. Use any you like!
slice of bread cut from loaf

How to make Apple Zucchini Bread

First, prep your supplies. Preheat oven to 350F and grease 3 bread loaf pans.

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Next, make your batter. Mix all ingredients together. Pour them into the bread pans.

Finally, bake and enjoy! Bake at 350F for 45 minutes to 1 hour. (The time may vary depending on your oven! Be sure to insert a toothpick in the center of the loaf to make sure the bread is done.)

loaf of apple zucchini bread on table

Apple Zucchini Bread: FAQs

➡️ How much bread does this recipe make?

About 2-3 loaves, depending on how many loaf pans you use/need.

➡️ How long does it take to make apple zucchini bread?

The prep time is 15 minutes, and the cooking time is about an hour.

➡️ What kind of apples are best for this recipe?

I tend to find the most success with Honeycrisp, personally! Just remember to core, peel, and chop them.

➡️ Should I use fresh or frozen squash?

Either one! I’ve used both and couldn’t really tell the difference both times.

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4.41 from 384 votes
Servings: 24 servings

Apple Zucchini Bread

By Jamie Sherman
This moist, delicious Apple Zucchini Bread is packed with nutrients and flavor. It's the perfect treat for breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup apple sauce
  • 4 cups fresh squash, or 2 cups frozen
  • 2 apples, cored, peeled, and chopped (I used Honeycrisp)
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups + 3 tablespoons bread flour, you can use all-purpose too
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup nuts, optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350; grease 3 bread loaf pans.
  • Mix all ingredients together; pour into 2-3 bread pans, it will depend on the size of the pans you use.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Time may vary depending on your oven and pan size/ Be sure to insert a toothpick in the center of the loaf to make sure the bread is done.

Notes

  • This recipe was originally contributed by Sandra from Dash of Sanity.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 220kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 163mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 86IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on October 10, 2014. Updated on April 6, 2023.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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28 Comments

  1. JoAnn says:

    Could you make muffins out of this?

    1. Jamie says:

      I’m sure you could. You would need to adjust the baking time for muffins. If you try it, I would love to hear back!

  2. Susie says:

    I made this but omitted apple sauce (didn’t have any) also used 1 cup sugar and 1 cup honey. It turned out so good I believe it’s the best I’ve ever made and my daughter agreed. I will make this again and again. Tks

  3. Donna Norman says:

    First time making zucchini bread. It was delicious and moist. I added 1 tsp. cloves as well as the cinnamon. Thanks for this recipe, sure was a hit with the whole family. Froze well also. thanks again

  4. Gena Brayton says:

    Still confused on the amount of zucchini to use. Is it 4 cups fresh zucchini and 2 cups of frozen? Or 4 cups fresh or 2 cups frozen?

    1. Jamie says:

      4 cups fresh or 2 cups frozen.

  5. Bonnie Leach says:

    Can the Zucchini bread be frozen?

    1. Jamie says:

      Yes. Be sure it’s wrapped well.

  6. Fay says:

    Made it with yellow squash. It was absolutely delicious. Will definitely make it again!