Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial to help the bread rise properly and achieve that golden finish.
Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans with non-stick spray or line them with parchment paper. This will prevent your bread from sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth. The eggs should be fully incorporated into the mix.
Now, stir in the finely shredded zucchini and unsweetened applesauce. This is where you’ll start to see the magic of moisture happening.
In another bowl, mix the Pamela's Gluten-Free Baking & Pancake Mix, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. This will ensure your dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently folding them together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
If you are using lemon zest, walnuts, or pecans, fold them in now.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
Place the pans in the preheated oven. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the loaves from the oven. Let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.