Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of homemade zucchini bread, where the sweet aroma of cinnamon and freshly grated zucchini fills your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Each slice promises a harmonious blend of sweetness and texture, making it a family favorite that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (shredded)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat 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, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg