Moist and fluffy, this healthy honey cinnamon zucchini bread is a summer favorite. Made with white whole wheat flour, applesauce and walnuts, it’s great for breakfast, snacks or dessert. Dairy free and soy free.

I still remember the first time I tasted zucchini bread — at a summer training camp as a teenager. A fellow skater’s mom brought loaves for everyone, and I was hooked. The idea of vegetables in a sweet, tender loaf felt like a revelation.
For a while I didn’t make it again, but in recent years zucchini bread has become a regular in my kitchen. After many tests and tweaks I landed on this honey cinnamon version: tender, slightly sweet and full of texture from grated zucchini and chopped walnuts.
This loaf uses white whole wheat flour, applesauce and honey for a lighter, less sugary result. It’s versatile — perfect for breakfast, a midday snack or a simple dessert.