Description
Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf that perfectly marries the natural sweetness of zucchini with warm spices like cinnamon. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making it a family favorite that brings comfort and nostalgia with every slice. Enjoy it warm with butter or cream cheese for an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups shredded)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchinis and let them drain while preparing the batter.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in sugar, oil or butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick to ensure it's done.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. - Stir in nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.