Description
This Best Ever Zucchini Bread recipe yields a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Packed with grated zucchini and warm spices, this easy-to-make bread is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or more all-purpose)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- Prepare Zucchini: Squeeze out excess moisture from grated zucchini using a kitchen towel.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in grated zucchini.
- Combine Ingredients: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins for a sweeter variation.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For muffins, divide the batter into a muffin tin and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
