Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• zest from two lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 lightly packed cup grated zucchini

Glaze:  (Optional)

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Lightly grease and 8×4 loaf pan.  Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, olive oil, applesauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and sugar until well combined.  Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined and then fold in the zucchini.
4. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until the loaf is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5. Let cool for about 10 minutes and then remove from the pan and cool.
6. Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the lemon juice until it reaches the right consistency to drizzle.  Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let the glaze dry.