Description
This zucchini bread recipe is a moist, flavorful loaf that combines the subtle sweetness of zucchini with warm spices, creating a versatile treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it offers a tender texture and a healthy way to incorporate vegetables into your diet.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Wash and shred the zucchini without peeling. Gently squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel or cheesecloth to prevent soggy bread.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Incorporate zucchini and wet mixture: Fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients, then gradually add the dry ingredient mixture. Stir gently until just combined to maintain a tender crumb without overworking the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps form the perfect crust and avoids sogginess.
Notes
- Don’t oversqueeze the zucchini; a little moisture helps keep the bread moist.
- Measure flour accurately by scooping and leveling to avoid dense bread.
- Mix the batter gently to prevent tough bread from overdeveloped gluten.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure consistent baking temperature.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to reduce crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, moist bread, vegetable bread, breakfast bread, snack bread, easy baking, healthy bread
