Description
Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of zesty citrus and tender zucchini, creating a moist loaf that bursts with flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, this easy recipe will fill your home with a warm, inviting aroma that beckons friends and family to gather around. With its beautiful golden crust and fluffy texture, this bread is sure to bring smiles to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in the grated zucchini gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg