Want to enjoy the flavor of warm apple fritters without all the carbs? This gluten free zucchini mock apple fritter bread uses zucchini to keep it low carb.
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Disclaimer: All the Sukrin products used were purchased by me and all opinions are my own. However, the giveaway is sponsored by Sukrin USA.
There is a great new sweetener available in the US that comes from Europe and it’s going to allow certain homemade sweets to be possible again. I’m talking about the Sukrin line of sweeteners which includes two great syrup sweeteners.
One is a clear fiber syrup that can be used similar to corn syrup. The other is a dark syrup that is the perfect substitute for honey and molasses. I’ll be providing a review of the syrups in future posts.
This low carb gluten free zucchini apple fritter bread recipe used three of the Sukrin powder/granular sweeteners. All three of these natural origin sweeteners are fabulous as well as non-GMO!
You may be wondering where you can buy these products. Unfortunately, it may be a while before they are available locally unless you request your store to carry them.
I’ve never been completely sold on Swerve. But, I would buy it because my local grocery store carries it and I can usually grab it if I’m running low.
However, Swerve has become so popular at that store that it’s often sold out. That’s why I’m so happy that I found this great collection of sweeteners at SukrinUSA.com and the prices are much lower than the local store sells comparable products.
I made this low carb apple fritter bread using the Sukrin Gold, Sukrin:1, and the Sukrin Melis which is a powdered sweetener that replaces confectioner sugar.
The Sukrin Gold is amazing because it looks and feels just like REAL brown sugar. I’m not sure how they did it, but the ingredients are listed as Natural sweetener erythritol (polyol), tagatose, glycerol, malt extract (gluten-free) and steviol glycosides.
I used one of the last zucchini we got off our plant before it stopped producing. It was a little larger than medium size. You probably can use another similar vegetable like chayote in place of the zucchini. It just needs to have very little taste and be similar in color to an apple.
I tried the recipe without xanthan gum and the bread does crumble a bit more than if you add it into the batter. I haven’t used guar gum in a while, but it should be a suitable replacement for the xanthan gum. Or, just leave it out.
I made this apple fritter bread similar to my low carb cinnamon swirl bread by assembling in layers. The first layer is the batter, then the chopped zucchini, then half the cinnamon sweetener mix.
The layers are then repeated so there’s a zucchini layer on top sprinkled with the cinnamon mix.
The zucchini pieces need to be pressed into the batter so they won’t start falling off after baking. I did run a knife through and tried to swirl the zucchini and cinnamon into the batter.
The bread baked up nice and golden in the oven. I did line the bread pan with parchment paper so it was a breeze to lift out of the pan.
I let the apple fritter bread cool for several minutes and then drizzled a mix of the powdered Sukrin and heavy cream on top.
It kind of looks and tastes like a danish. I found it best to eat this warm, shortly after baking. However, the leftovers out of the refrigerator are also super yummy!
This low carb sweet bread is a nice change from the traditional zucchini bread. It’s also a great way to enjoy the flavor of apples without all the carbs! For another fall favorite, try a batch of keto pumpkin bars!
Gluten Free Low Carb Zucchini Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
Enjoy this awesome low carb sweet bread! And if you’d like a few other fall favorites, try my zucchini apple pie filling or the keto pumpkin cake by my friend Angela.
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Zucchini Apple Fritter Bread – Gluten Free
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Sukrin Gold
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup low carb sugar substitute I used Sukrin
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons apple extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum optional
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 medium zucchini peeled, seeded and chopped
GLAZE:
- 1/4 cup Sukrin Melis
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Use a 9×5-inch loaf pan and spray with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Sukrin Gold and cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.
- In another medium-sized bowl, beat white granular sweetener and butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until blended in; add in apple extract extract.
- Combine and sift together flours and baking powder in medium bowl.
- Add dry mix into creamed butter mixture and stir until blended.
- Mix milk into batter until smooth.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared loaf pan; add half the zucchini, then half the Sukrin Gold/cinnamon mixture.
- Lightly pat apple mixture into batter.
- Spread the remaining batter over apple layer and top with remaining apple mixture, then the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.
- Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using knife or spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
- To make glaze, mix powdered sweetener and cream together until well mixed.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes before drizzling with glaze.
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Lisa MarcAurele has been creating low carb recipes since 2010. She enjoys experimenting in the kitchen to create low sugar foods that taste like high carb favorites!
Kim says
What is Surkin gold I never heard of it
Lisa MarcAurele says
It’s a low carb brown sugar substitute. You can also use Swerve brown or Lakanto Golden.
Sharon Wilson says
What would the approx. weight of zucchini be? I will only be able to source baby ones – about 3 inch long and 1 inch wide. thanks
Lisa MarcAurele says
Mine usually are about 5-7 ounces.
KELLY says
THIS LOOKS SO AMAZING AND CAN I USE ANY NATURAL SUGAR FREE SWEETENER?
Lisa MarcAurele says
Any equivalent sweeteners can be used in the recipe.
Barbie says
What can I use in place of Xanthum Gum?
Lisa says
Just leave it out. It’s not essential.
Jacqui says
This was delicious!
Instead of bread, I made the recipe into jumbo muffins. I used monk fruit sweetener (there is a gold and classic version. I put the classic version in the spice grinder to make a powdered version for the glaze). I was unable to find apple extract, so I used apple bourbon that was in the house.
Lisa says
Yum! Muffins are a fantastic idea.
Samantha Fox says
Can’t wait to try this!!
Meridith Moore says
I have been a type 1 diabetic for 40 years and have never heard of this type of sweetener. This bread looks absolutely delicious and cannot wait to make it! Thank you so much for posting!!!!
Lyn Salyers says
Hi Lisa! I have saved (pinned) a guh-zillion of your recipes. I am a slow-starter, so I’ve only made a few… maybe 10 , or so (although, a couple, repeatedly!). I would love to try the Sukrin products. As for this recipe, as well as (seemingly) a million others, I cannot try it as it is written (there’s a chocolate cake recipe that boasts being the best, that I would love, love, love to try) Unfortunately, I am allergic to zucchini —-after receiving the results of my allergy test(s) I asked, how can I be “allergic” to zucchini???!?!??!??! It’s mostly water!!!! Nonetheless, I was assured that I am allergic to it, and that I shouldn’t eat it at all. Darn. Any suggestions as to what I could use to replace the zuchinni in recipes (can’t imagine what to replace zucchini noodles with!) … especially baking recipes like this one?
Thank you for any suggestions you have… Lyn
Lisa says
I’ve used chayote squash and jicama as “apple” in recipes so either of those would work in this recipe in place of the zucchini.
Sharon says
I haven’t been able to try recipes that call for this sweetener. Looking forward to trying some.
Beth74 says
Can’t wait to try this!
Hina says
looks great!
Hina says
I love low carb products and would love to try Sukrin!
Meghan E says
This looks amazing!
Sheri says
I have to try this. It sounds amazing!
Diana B says
Sukrin is my favorite brand of sugar replacement. I will definitely be trying this recipe. Thank you.
Kathy says
This sounds Fantastic & knowing I’m going to have an overabundance of zucchini (who doesn’t) now I know just what to do with it 🙂
Debbie says
I’ve tried Sukrin sugar substitutes and they are great tasting. I haven’t tried apple recipes, using squash. This is the second one I’ve seen, on the internet. I love zucchini, so whether it tastes like apple or zucchini, I’m sure I’d enjoy it.
Thavemann says
I can’t wait to get my order so I can try out this recipe. looks absolutely amazing!!
Sharon says
I buy Sukrin on Amazon–I have to purchase all healthy sweetener alternatives on there because none of the grocery stores where I live carry it Sprouts carries Sukrin occasionally. All I can get is stevia at the grocers. Where do people live who have access to all this wonderful stuff for low carb? I’d be lost without Amazon, but don’t really like purchasing everything from them.
Lisa says
I can find Swerve, Erythritol, stevia, and monk fruit in my local grocery store in Southeastern Connecticut. I’ve never seen Sukrin there.
IrisC says
Wow, this looks fantastic. I’ve been wanting to try the Sukrin products…this looks like a great way to start!
Jennelle says
This looks delicious!
Jamie says
This recipe looks easy and yummy! Two of my favorite things. I’ve not tried the Sukrin brand of sweeteners yet, but I’ll have to give them a try. I’ve tried them all. None I really love. But usually keep Swerve for when the craving hits.
jen dilday says
looks great!
L. Lee says
Looks delicious!
Josephine P Perrucci says
This looks delicious. I love the recipes from your site.
Maritsabel says
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try your recipe! ???
Jennifer Eddy says
This amazing! I can’t wait to try Sukrin.
Todd says
This looks amazing!!
Mary says
Looks delicious! Would love to try this as well!
William Dotson says
Would love to try this bread and the sweeteners, always wanting new sweeteners.
Amber RR says
Yes, I can’t wait to try this !!
Susan G. says
Can”t wait to try this one out!
Janette says
It’s like you knew I was going to buy zucchini! I am going to try this out this week!
Holly says
I will be trying this soon!!!!!
Pud Greeson says
This sounds great. I love so many of your recipes and look forward to making this bread!
Adrienne Richard says
So many amazing low carb recipes, so little time!! ?
Kesha says
The bread looks delicious! I love that it is healthy and gluten free.
Smartin2432 says
This recipe sounds amazing, I can not wait to make it!!!
I absolutely looooove ALL of your recipes and tips!!!
The chance to win this package is awesome…
Thank you so much for making my life and others easier!!!
PENNY says
I WOULD LOVE TO TRY THIS.. ONE QUESTION DOES THE SUKRIN RAISE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS…. AND I LOVE YOUR BLOG… THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HARD WORK YOU DO…
MIChele m says
Looks and sounds delicious. Fingers crossed I win so I can make it sooner then later.
Alina says
This look amazing! I would love to try Sukrin!
Valerie says
Looks yummy! I want to try it.
Beth says
I want to try this
Kacie says
Always love your recipes!!! Will be making this over the weekend.
Lisa says
Enjoy!
Tina powers says
I love all he Sukrin products I’ve tried. They’re a daily part of my keto way of eating!
Christine Castaneda says
This looks absolutely amazing AND I love apple fritters! I too am a Swerve user and I’ve heard only good things about Sukrin. Maybe it’s time for a change.
Christine Castaneda says
This looks absolutely amazing and I love apple fritters! I too am a Swerve user and have read alot of good things about Sukrin and was debating on switching over. Maybe it’s time! ?
Samantha Sprague says
Looks delicious!
Kassandra Glenn says
This looks and sounds delicious! I’ve been wanting to use sukrin gold for a while now but can’t seem to get my hands on any!
Brittany says
I Cannot wait to try this. I love sukrin!
patricia says
I am going to have to try this. We love apples and have many apple trees. I would like to try the Sukrin but it is so expensive. Love to win so I could give it a try! Thanks.
Chris Creek says
Being new to the Keto diet I haven’t tried these products, but would like to. As for your lovely recipe, I think you have given me something to help my husband survive his Apple Fritter withdrawals he’s having!
Dominique says
This looks amazing. Going to try this recipe!
Elisa M. says
This looks great! I’m most excited to try the brown sugar.
Kristeena says
OMG looks so yummy!!
Lisa L. says
This recipe looks amazing! I would love to make this on the weekend and enjoy it with some coffee. I may also have to buy some Sukrin milk chocolate bars, that I just saw on their Facebook page.
Karen wyatt johnston says
This sounds amazing!!! I can’t wait to try it!
Heather Pennel says
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Ashley says
This looks delicious!
Joelle Dunklin says
Looks amazing!!
Kellie says
I wonder if my apple loving oldest would be able to tell the difference.
lindas says
This recipes looks amazing. I am anxious to try it. Would love to try Sukrin sweeteners!
linda warganich says
The apple fritter looks amazing. I want to try it soon. I’d love to try the Sukrin brand!
Sharon says
Can’t wait to try this!
Penny Reveile says
Looks wonderful! Can’t wait to try it
Patricia Smith says
I was just talking to someone today about making a mock apple pie or cake thank you for the recipe, look forward to trying the sukrin products.
Lily says
Looks amazing, can’t wait to make this apple fritter bread!
Anh says
Looks so good!
Linda Asmussen says
I love this recipe and think Sukrin sweeteners would be perfect to use.
jo says
Love zucchini bread!
Nathan G says
Looks good!
Jake B says
i love looking at recipes, thanks for the chance to win!
Linda S. says
Looks delicious and I hope to try Sukrin.
Melody Kristensen says
I haven’t tried this sweetener before but I’ve been wanting to do more baking as my husband has a major sweet tooth and he’s struggling to get off sugar so I’m excited to give this one a try.
Patti says
This sounds yummy. Will have to try these sweeteners.
Sara says
I love sukrin gold, but it’s very addicting!,
Susie says
This looks so good. Will need to try making this.
Kerry says
Looks and sounds yummy! I’ve got to order some apple extract because I miss apple desserts.
Joanne says
It will be nice to enjoy an apple dessert without the apples! I was not aware of an apple extract, so I will head over to Amazon to order it. I use Sukrin sweeteners, too, along with erythritol.
Sandy says
OMG, this looks fantastic and if it is half as good as your other recipes it will be a hit in this household. I’m on my way to the store to buy zucchini!. I’m giving it 5 stars because I’m sure it will be that good.
Shirley Lynch says
Looks low carb YUMMY!
Diana Hammons says
I am anxious to learn about and try these new sweeteners. The recipe sounds yummy.
Jen Fox says
This sounds so interesting! And I would love to try this kind of sugar substitute.
Cindy Sampey says
This bread looks so delicious – I will definitely be making it as soon as I get some zucchini. I would love to win the Sukrin giveaway, as I love to use it in baking.
Darlene says
Can’t wait to try this!!!
Jacquie Z says
Looks wonderful, can’t wait to try this. Yum Yum !
Brenda says
This looks wonderful. Want to try Sukrin.
Madeline says
Your recipe looks delicious! I haven’t tried Sukrin yet but sounds like a great sugar substitute.
Janna Simanu says
I am definitely going to try this! I love your recipes!! P
Teresa says
I would love to try these sweeteners. And I definitely want to try this recipe. Next time I get zucchini. Thank you for sharing.
Sharon J says
Thanks, been looking for a brown sugar substitute!
Caitlynn says
I will definitely be trying this, hopefully I won’t eat the whole thing in one sitting!
Dita MacDonald says
This looks scrumptious. Can’t wait to buy some zucchini to make it. Thanks for your hard work creating these recipes for us
Vickie says
Looks yummy!
Nadine says
Yum!
Angela M says
I cannot wait to try this recipe! I’m thinking it will be a lovely Mother’s Day treat. Thank you for all your hard work in creating recipes that make this way of eating a way of life.
Lori Kaumans says
I love your recipes and this one looks and sounds delicious. Like you, I love Sukrin Gold as a brown sugar replacement. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes!
shelby says
I’m excited to try this sweetener and the bread looks absolutely delicious!
Kellie Metzker says
This looks yummy!! Gotta try ?
J Michael Moreland says
I have seen Surkin on Amazon and wondered about it. Guess I’ll have to order some so I can make this.
BettyAnne says
Sukrin Gold is the best. Can’t wait to try this bread.
Ldun72 says
Ok, mouth watering! Do you think I can use gelatin in place of xanthan gum, or maybe ground flax or even groung chia?
Lisa says
It should be fine to just omit the xanthan gum.
J Michael Moreland says
I have seen this on Amazon a few times and wondered about it. Guess I’ll have to go order some so I can make this.
Cherie says
Can’t wait to try this recipe. I’d love to win and thank you for the opportunity Lisa!
Cindy says
Sukrin Gold is my favorite!!
Susan West says
I am sorry about the drool I got on your picture,lol,looks fantastic!
Brenda A Saball says
Having recently had gastric bypass, this looks like something I could enjoy as a small snack because it does have some protein to it. It is on my list to make in the future.
Sherry Gonzales says
I have been wanting to try surkin but it’s just so exspensive, hopefully I can win so I can try them. If I do I WILL be making THIS recipe! Looks absolutely delicious ???
Becky says
Wow, looks delicious!
Becky says
That looks fabulous, will definitely have to try!
Jennie says
can’t wait to try this….it sounds—-and looks—-delicious !
Noelle says
Can’t wait to buy some zucchini and make this bread. Looks amazing! Thank you for the awesome recipes ☺
Kelly says
I’ve tried the Sukrin Brown sugar. I’d love to win.
Becky says
This will definitely be a must try! Would also love to try Sukrin products. 🙂
Sharon Thomas says
My husband loves apple fritters! I need to try this!
Barbara says
Would love to try this sweetener and the recipe!!
CKYsMom says
Thank you for making me aware of a new sweetener (Sukrin) too. Your recipes are awesome & I look forward to trying this one too. ?
Heather says
this looks very tasty and simple to make…:)
Shawna Landers says
All if your recipes are delicious. I can’t wait to try this one.
Elizabeth M says
I am always looking for a sweetener that doesn’t have an aftertaste. Thank you for telling us about Sukrin.
Cynthia says
Can’t wait to try this!
Susan M says
This looks totally sinful. My mouth was watering while looking at your recipe and the beautiful pictures. I absolutely must make this ASAP. I am also looking forward to trying this sweetener and hoping it doesn’t have a funky aftertaste. Thank you for sharing this amazing looking treat!
S says
This looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it.
Gail Blain Peterson says
This looks amazing!! Would love the chance to try this product 🙂
Jenn B says
I have heard great things about Sukrin and can’t wait to try it!
Ajcolyer2087 says
Looks amazing!!
GAY SPENCER says
Looks yummy! Can’t wait to try
Julie Snow says
This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
Cathy Watts says
Brown sugar replacement? I’ve got to try Sukrin!
Christopher Sorel says
good looking fritter bread and have made with honey and maple. This sound like interesting sweetener.
Allie G. says
Looks delicious! I miss apples on Keto and I think this is a great way to get all of that flavor in a low-carb way!
Debi says
I am looking forward to using a sweetener that doesn’t have an aftertaste to it and hopefully has no health after effects as well. Too many artificial sweeteners are worse than using real sugar.
Rae says
Going to have to try this. Anxious to try the Sukrin products as well!!
Rae says
Sounds like a great recipe – can’t wait to try it. I’ll have to order the Sukrin – stores around me don’t carry it.
Beth Jones says
I am totally making this very soon!
Cheryl Rogala says
This bread looks very good. Hope to win the giveaway so I have the ingredients to try it.
jennifer sparks says
Those extracts are super awesome for flavor without the carbs. I’m going to have to try this recipe out as a much healthier alternative to my old favorite apple cake recipe. Thank you for all the great low carb recipes, they are really helping me out on my transition… at first I had no idea what I was going to eat!!
Dyanne Everett-Cantrell says
I must try this recipe!
Joey Weir says
Can’t wait to try this!!
Debbie says
This really looks good! I’ve been wanting to try the Sukrin family of sweeteners.
S Billings says
I used to love zucchini bread before switching to low carb, It’s so nice to know I can have it again!
Teresa W says
This sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing.
Kim Brown says
This sounds so delicious. I am going to make this today. Thank you for posting this recipe!!
Carmen Kraus says
Looks yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
Carol says
I love Sukrin products and this recipe looks like a winner! Thank you!
Whitney O says
This looks absolutely delicious!!
Vicki Dunn says
Looks delicious! I’ve been craving fruit and bread, this should fill the bill.
Jessica says
I made this and loved it.
Kari says
This looks great, definitely going to try it!
Tamrah Tso says
I have not enjoyed a fritter since becoming gluten free and watching my sugar. Wow! I am so excited to try this recipe!
Julia says
I made this today. No one knew it was courgette (Zuchini )
I used an apple oil as I couldn’t find extract. It was perfect! So nice to have apple cake again, it was very sweet though, which I didn’t mind, one slice with cream is enough. I used Erythritol and i couldn’t taste the cool aftertaste thing that some people dislike. Thank you for this recipe, I shall make it again. The website wouldn’t allow me to give 5 stars so I had to give it 4
Lisa says
I’m glad the bread worked out for you. I’ll have to look for the apple oil.
diana says
This is Definitely on my “to make” list! I usually use chayote instead of zucchini to replace apples (we think it’s much closer), but since chayotes take 40 minutes or so to soften on top of the stove, I think they’d be too crunchy for this recipe–I’m going to experiment with zucchini first, then with cooked, softened chayote.
Brenda says
what is the sweetening ratio with the Sukrin? Is it one to one to sugar or more like other erithritol/stevia sweeteners?
Lisa says
All the Sukrin products in this recipe are 1 to 1 sugar replacements!
Marye says
I make fried apples with zucchini but i never thought about this! Brilliant! I can’t wait to try it!
Lisa says
I’ve always loved the fried “apples” too! I figured why not try in other yummy apple recipes.
Maryann says
Are the carbs in this not absorbed by the body as it is with Swerve?
Lisa says
Maryann, the erythritol in the sweeteners is not absorbed. More than half the remaining carbs are fiber and which aren’t completely absorbed either.
Maryann says
Whenever I see a recipe that calls for xanthan gum I use Great Lakes gelatin instead. The same one I use for making gummy candies.
Lisa says
Thanks for that tip. I do have some Great Lakes gelatin so I’ll give that a try.
roni says
How much gelatin do you use. Is a 1 to 1 ratio?
Oddduck says
I may try this with eggplant. I think it would have a close texture to baked apples, and its very mild in flavor. Turnips may work too, although I’ve never tried to sweeten them.
Lisa says
I’d be interested to know if the eggplant works. Not sure about turnips, but daikon may also work.
Wendy says
This looks delicious and I will for certain try this bread. The funny thing i,s I am always looking at American recipes using Swerve ,which I cannot buy here. Sukrin however I do and have, therefor, at home. One must only be aware it can have a slight cooling aftertaste.
Wendy, the Netherlands
Lisa says
It’s nice to have Sukrin here now to give us more choices. I do agree that the cooling effect from the erythritol is hard to hide.