Description
A deliciously moist zucchini bread that combines sweet, spiced flavors with healthy zucchini for a comforting treat. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your zucchini: Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- Add the grated zucchini and fold into the wet mixture.
- Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Bring the mixtures together: Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently, adding walnuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a twist, try adding mini chocolate chips or dried fruit for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, baking, comfort food, snacks, vegetarian