Description
Low sugar zucchini bread is a moist and flavorful treat that makes an excellent breakfast option or snack any time of day. This delightful recipe minimizes sugar while maximizing taste, allowing the natural sweetness of zucchini to shine through. Perfect for using up excess garden zucchini, this versatile bread can be customized with your favorite mix-ins, such as nuts or chocolate chips. The preparation is quick and straightforward, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Enjoy a slice warm with butter or cream cheese, or pair it with fresh fruit for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- Optional: 1 cup add-ins (nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix gently.
- Fold in grated zucchini and any chosen add-ins.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper; pour in batter.
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–75 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg