Lemon-Zucchini Bread(Diabetic)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful zucchini bread infused with lemon, perfect for satisfying a sweet craving while keeping it diabetic-friendly with reduced sugar and wholesome ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2/3 cup apple juice concentrate
  • 1/3 cup fructose
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine applesauce, apple juice concentrate, fructose, oil, eggs, and lemon juice using a mixer.
  3. Beat until the mixture is well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped pecans.
  7. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and pour the batter into it.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1111 kcal 56% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 80.5g 100% DV
Carbs 97.6g 35% DV
Fiber 11.9g 42% DV
Sugar 13.7g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19376.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 566.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 50.9mg 57% DV
Calcium 1687mg 100% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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