Description
A comforting loaf of zucchini bread that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Combine the grated zucchini, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until mixed to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits for additional flavor. Gluten-free flour can be used for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, comfort food, baking, easy recipes