Description
This Best Zucchini Bread is a deliciously moist and flavorful treat that combines simple ingredients, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Choose firm, medium-sized zucchinis for optimal moisture content.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: zucchini bread, quick bread, dessert, snack, breakfast