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Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1 bread
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 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 optional
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans, optional
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins optional

Method
 

Preheat the oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the dry ingredients:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg (if using).
Prepare the wet ingredients:
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine the ingredients:
  1. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  2. Gently fold in the grated zucchini, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips or raisins (if using).
Pour the batter:
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake the bread:
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Cool and serve:
  1. Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread that's a great way to use up surplus zucchini. With a hint of cinnamon and the option to add nuts or chocolate chips, this bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.