Description
A moist and flavorful zucchini bread made with simple ingredients. Perfectly spiced, easy to make, and great for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
2 cups grated zucchini
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth
Stir in the grated zucchini
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg
Stir until just combined, then fold in chopped walnuts if using
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
You can substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour for extra fiber
To make it dairy-free, ensure any mix-ins are also dairy-free
Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
Add chocolate chips or raisins for a sweeter twist
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, moist zucchini bread, quick bread, easy zucchini loaf, homemade bread