Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This easy-to-make recipe combines moist zucchini with warm spices, resulting in a golden loaf that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you enjoy it plain or with chocolate chips, this zucchini bread is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups grated)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter or oil, vanilla extract, and grated zucchini until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg