It was National Zucchini Bread Day this past week! The zucchini (also known as a summer squash) is one of the most popular vegetables worldwide, and also one of the most low-calorie with only 17 calories per 100g!

A fantastic source of dietary fibre and antioxidants, these crunchy delights are even proven to protect against colon cancers^[1]. In fact, Luvo named the squash one of their Top 5 Healthiest Veggies!

However, I think we can all agree, there are only so many different zucchini bread recipes one can make before it gets a little old. So, here are 6 sneaky AND healthy fruit and veg bread recipes to keep your taste buds on their “toes”:

 

1. Gluten Free and Gluten-Full Zucchini Pistachio Bread

I love that Joy The Baker includes both gluten-free and “gluten-full” alternatives for this recipe. Both produce beautiful loaves that are quick and easy to whip up – and as you can see from her photos, you can’t tell the difference between the two! Both are moist, nutty, and have just the right amount of crumble!

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2. Healthy Carrot-Apple Nut Bread

This recipe is a must-have for all your health-conscious friends; it doesn’t contain any oil or butter. *Que sound of car screeching to a halt*. Your taste buds will be calling out for this unique hint of apple, and tangy orange zest.

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3. Coconut Pecan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Although “Chocolate Pecan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread” is a bit of a mouthful, I guarantee you won’t even be able to open your mouth with this recipe around; you’ll be too busy trying to keep all the bread from falling out!

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4. Low-Carb, Low-Calorie Cornbread

This has to be the ultimate healthy cornbread (who knew there was such a thing!) to go along with any meal. It definitely is low-carb and low-calorie, with only 1g of fat, 1g of sugar, and a lean 65 calories per serving! By the way, looking for the best cornbread recipe ever? Take a peek here.

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5. Vegan Lemon Blueberry Loaf

If the title of this recipe didn’t already give it away, your vegan friends will be spending a lot of time in your kitchen (and waiting by the table) for that loaf to come out of the oven. Naturally sweetened with brown sugar, applesauce and blueberries, this recipe is a fruity and fresh loaf to keep on-hand.

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6. Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Bread

Do you need this recipe in your life? Light enough to have first thing in the morning for breakfast, and sweet enough to satisfy your dessert cravings at night, you’ll be munching on slices around-the-clock.

And there you have it! If you are looking for a quick zucchini fix test out Luvo’s Vegetable Bibimbap. Let us know which recipe(s) you’ll be trying in the comments below, or by tweeting @luvoinc.

 

 

^[1] http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/zucchini.html