Name: Healthy Low calorie low fat Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 medium eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups self-rising flour; 2 cups Shredded Zucchini

Made with nonfat plain Greek yogurt, applesauce, and fresh shredded zucchini, this recipe has half the sugar, and ALL the flavor!

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The zucchini is ready to harvest, and I’m always ready to bake! I needed a lower calorie zucchini bread because the recipe I usually follow, especially when making this for other people has 220 calories per slice, and full of oil and sugar.

My version, I was able to knock it down in HALF! 129 calories per slice, and so much healthier.

Low cal zucchini bread with calories and macros

Low Fat & Low Calorie Substitutions

Some substitutions I made to make this zucchini bread healthier were:

Nonfat plain greek yogurt. I like using Greek yogurt in baked goods to boost the protein a little, without compromising the texture.
Applesauce– A classic substitution in low fat cooking for oil, applesauce has been used as a good replacement since the 80’s! I love to do this.
Less sugar– I did try some sugar free substitutes, but I was just never happy with the flavor. Finally, I opted to just extremely limit the sugar. My classic recipe has 2 cups of sugar, and this one, we got away with 1/2 cup! Such a HUGE calorie savings.

So, give this zucchini bread a try, and still stick with your health and nutrition goals!

Healthy Low calorie low fat Zucchini Bread

This recipe is low in fat, low in calories, and so much healthier than the classic zucchini bread. And, I really don't think it sacrificed any of the flavor!

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat

Keyword: healthy zucchini bread, low calorie zucchini bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: slices

Calories: 129cal

Author: Amy Roskelley

Ingredients

1/2 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup sugar
2 medium eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups Shredded Zucchini

Instructions

Whisk together the yogurt, applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add the self rising flour and cinnamon and stir till combined.
Fold in the shredded zucchini.
If you don't have self rising flour, you can use all purpose flour and add baking powder and salt- however, I get the best texture and doneness with the self rising flour.
Pour into 9X5 WELL GREASED loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 70 minutes, or until you can put a knife in and remove without batter on it.
I have the best results if after 30 minutes I cover the bread with foil so the top doesn't burn while the insides cook!