Description
Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful blend of fresh lemon zest and moist zucchini, resulting in a tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a beautiful golden crust with a soft crumb, making it irresistible whether enjoyed plain or with butter. This refreshing treat will surely brighten your day and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; fold gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider folding in chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking. - Store leftover bread at room temperature wrapped in plastic or refrigerate for longer freshness.