Vegan Zucchini Cinnamon Bread (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
02 - 6 tbsp water
03 - ½ cup coconut sugar
04 - 2 ½ tbsp maple syrup
05 - 1 ½ cup zucchini, shredded and squeezed in a cheesecloth
06 - ½ cup applesauce
07 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

09 - ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
10 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
12 - ¾ tsp baking soda
13 - ¾ tsp baking powder
14 - ½ tsp salt

→ Add-ins

15 - ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Combine the ground flaxseed and water in a separate bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
03 - Add coconut sugar and maple syrup to the flax egg. Stir to combine. Then add shredded zucchini, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Mix just until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix together whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30 to 37 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
07 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 45 minutes, then carefully remove it. Let it cool completely before slicing.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For best results, ensure the shredded zucchini is thoroughly squeezed to remove excess moisture.