My Favorite Zucchini Bread

Dive into the irresistible warmth of "My Favorite Zucchini Bread," a classic recipe that transforms fresh zucchini into a moist and flavorful treat, perfect for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack. Bursting with sweetness from granulated and brown sugar, this quick bread is elevated by aromatic cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. The shredded zucchini adds incredible moisture to every bite, while optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts and raisins deliver delightful texture and bursts of flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is easy to assemble and fills your kitchen with the comforting scent of spices. Whether served warm, sliced, and slathered with butter or enjoyed plain, this zucchini bread is a crowd-pleaser that you'll want to bake on repeat. Perfect for using up summer zucchini and great for meal prep—store it for up to a week to savor slice by slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Zucchini, shredded and drained
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 5

Gently fold in the shredded zucchini, making sure it is evenly distributed in the batter. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and/or raisins.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1295.2 grams (1295.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3813

Total Fat 158.00g	203%
Saturated Fat 23.00g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.20g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 2891mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 574.90g	209%
Dietary Fiber 19.50g	70%
Total Sugars 359.70g
Protein 54.70g	109%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 366mg	28%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 2432mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 58.4%