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The Best Zucchini Bread Recipe

The Best Zucchini Bread Recipe


  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This zucchini bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfect for using up summer zucchinis. It’s a delicious treat that’s great for breakfast or as a snack.


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine grated zucchini, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Add Nuts: Fold in nuts if using.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Serve: Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add chocolate chips for a sweeter version.
  • This bread freezes well, so you can make a double batch and store one for later.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Baking, Desserts, Vegetarian Recipes