Description
Learn how to make zucchini bread with this easy zucchini bread recipe. Transform simple ingredients into the best homemade zucchini bread, rich in flavor and moist in texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup extra light olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated zucchini, from 1 lb or 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two loaf pans with oil or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until light and frothy. Gradually add oil, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Stir the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- If desired, add the chopped walnuts or pecans, stirring lightly.
- Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans and smooth out the tops.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your oven is fully preheated for even baking.
- Use freshly grated zucchini for optimal moisture.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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