Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this BEST Zucchini Bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This delightful bread features a moist and tender texture, seamlessly incorporating fresh zucchini for a naturally sweet flavor. Customize it with chocolate chips or nuts for added crunch and richness. Whether served warm or at room temperature, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. With straightforward ingredients and simple steps, even novice bakers can create this delicious treat. Enjoy the versatility of zucchini bread, as it pairs wonderfully with cream cheese, honey, or fresh fruit. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Shred the zucchini using a grater or food processor and blot dry with paper towels.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; gently fold in zucchini.
- If desired, add chocolate chips or nuts before pouring the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg