Substitution Options:
Applesauce: Instead of applesauce you can use vegetable oil, melted butter, or melted coconut oil in the same amount.Egg: There are several options for replacing egg in this recipe: 1/4 cup of plain yogurt, per egg1 tablespoon vinegar + 1 teaspoon baking powder, whisked together, per egg1/4 cup mashed banana, per egg1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, per eggHoney: Instead of honey you can use sugar, agave, or maple syrup in the same amount or use a sugar replacer. For Stevia use 1 teaspoon Stevia plus an additional 3/4 cup applesauce. Flour: This recipe uses a combination of white all-purpose and wheat flour. You can use all white flour in this recipe or all whole wheat. The whole wheat will be more dense. This recipe has not been tested with gluten-free flour options. If you attempt to make this recipe gluten-free, we recommend starting with a gluten-free flour blend that is meant to replace all-purpose flour cup for cup.
Do I need to peel the zucchini?
No, you do not need to peel the zucchini. You can peel the zucchini if you really want to, but there is no need and it would be a waste of time. This is because the grated zucchini gets softer when you bake it making the skin of the zucchini perfectly softy.
Do I need to squeeze the water out of the zucchini?
Zucchini contains a lot of liquid, but this recipe is designed to account for this extra liquid. You do not need to squeeze your zucchini or attempt to drain the water out. Simply grate the zucchini and use in the recipe. If you like this recipe, then you may be interested in these other delicious quick bread recipes:
Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Banana BreadMoist Pumpkin BreadCinnamon Apple BreadCheddar Batter Bread
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