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Gluten-Free Apple Zucchini Bread

This moist, spiced, and naturally sweetened gluten-free bread combines fresh apples and zucchini for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. It’s dairy-free optional and makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert!

🍞 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum, like Bob’s Red Mill 1:1)

1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

2 large eggs (or flax eggs: 2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water)

½ cup maple syrup (or honey)
¼ cup coconut oil (melted, or vegetable oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix-Ins:

1 cup shredded zucchini (squeezed dry in a towel)
1 cup finely diced apple (peeled, like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

📝 Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
Squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini using a clean towel.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a bowl, whisk together GF flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:

In another bowl, beat eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Fold Together:

Add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.
Gently fold in zucchini, apples, and nuts (if using).

5. Bake:

Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

🌟 Why This Recipe Works for GF Diets

✅ No gluten, no problem! GF flour blend keeps it light and tender.
✅ Naturally sweetened with maple syrup (no refined sugar).
✅ Dairy-free option (just use flax eggs and coconut oil).

💡 Pro Tips

For extra moisture: Add ¼ cup applesauce to the batter.

Make muffins: Bake at 350°F for 20–25 mins in a lined muffin tin.
Storage: Keeps for 3 days at room temp or freeze for up to 3 months.

This GF Apple Zucchini Bread is the perfect way to use summer produce—healthy, flavorful, and irresistibly moist! 🍏🥒

Perfect for: Breakfast on-the-go, snacks, or a lightly sweet dessert with a dollop of whipped cream!