Preheat oven to 350°F

Grate the fresh zucchini and then measure it to 354g.

Squeeze put any excessive moisture - you may or may not have any depending on the zucchini, I only had about 2 Tbs excess liquid.

In a large mixing bowl combine the oil, sugar, applesauce and vanilla extract whisk to combine well.

Sift together all the dry ingredients then add to the liquids in the bowl and mix until everything is evenly incorporated. *It will be a stiff batter, but once you fold in the zucchini it will loosen up considerably

Add the grated zucchini and mix well.

Spread batter into greased loaf pan and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes, then turn the oven temperature down to 325°F for another **approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs not raw batter.

Cool in the pan and then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.