Description
Experience the delightful fusion of citrus and garden-fresh zucchini with our Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread. This moist, easy zucchini bread recipe offers a quick and healthy treat perfect for any occasion. Infused with the zesty flavor of lemon and the wholesomeness of zucchini, it’s an irresistible loaf you need to try.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, moisture removed
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in shredded zucchini and yogurt (or sour cream).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Thoroughly pat dry zucchini to remove excess moisture.
- Avoid over-mixing the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean to prevent dryness.
- Consider adding chopped nuts or poppy seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, moist zucchini bread, easy baking recipe, healthy zucchini loaf