Description
Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. Packed with fresh grated zucchini and warm spices, this delightful treat can be enjoyed for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and indulgence. This recipe evokes nostalgia, bringing the comfort of home baking into every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 3 large eggs
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix eggs and oil until combined; stir in grated zucchini.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined. Add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for ten 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 (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg