Description
This homemade zucchini bread is soft, moist, and full of flavor. With a hint of cinnamon and the option to add nuts, it’s a perfect treat for breakfast or a snack. It’s an easy way to use up extra zucchini while enjoying a delicious, comforting bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Stir in chopped nuts, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can substitute half of the vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce.
- If you prefer a sweeter loaf, you can increase the sugar to 1 1/4 cups.
- You can also add other mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes