Description
A simple and moist zucchini bread recipe perfect for breakfast or snacks, incorporating fresh zucchini and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare your 9×5 inch loaf pan by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Grate 2 cups of fresh zucchini and press it between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Whisk together ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth in one bowl.
- Sift the dry ingredients in another bowl: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini, and add ½ cup walnuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure zucchini is well-drained to avoid a watery texture. You can also experiment with adding chocolate chips or dried fruits for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg