Description
Zucchini bread is a delightful and moist treat that combines the sweetness of cinnamon with the subtle earthiness of grated zucchini. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. With its speckled green flecks and warm aroma, each slice offers a cozy experience reminiscent of cherished gatherings. Whether enjoyed plain, toasted with butter, or enhanced with nuts and chocolate chips, this zucchini bread will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or applesauce
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans; ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and set it aside.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until smooth. Mix in the oil or applesauce and grated zucchini.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- If desired, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips and gently mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 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 slice (approximately 68g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg