Description
This Easy Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, infused with the bright flavors of lemon. Moist and tender, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Bread:
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Lemon: Fold in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan, bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread freezes well, so you can make a double batch and freeze one for later.
- You can add a lemon glaze on top for extra sweetness and tanginess.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried fruit for additional texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Lemon Bread Recipe
