Description
Zucchini bread is a heartwarming treat that perfectly marries the goodness of fresh zucchini with fragrant spices. This easy recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With its golden crust and tender interior, each slice evokes cozy memories of home. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with butter or cream cheese for an irresistible indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 1 cup grated)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchinis and allow them to drain excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy; mix in the grated zucchini.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; lumps are fine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg