Best Ever Zucchini Bread Recipe
This Best Ever Zucchini Bread recipe is a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. Packed with grated zucchini and warm spices, this bread is easy to make and incredibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in grated zucchini.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add nuts and bake: Fold in nuts if using. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce with more oil if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or raisins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
