Zucchini Lime Bread

Brighten up your baking repertoire with this moist and zesty Zucchini Lime Bread! Packed with fresh shredded zucchini, a pop of lime zest, and a hint of cinnamon, this quick bread offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Its tender crumb comes to life with a duo of sugars and a splash of vanilla, while optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch. Whether served as a breakfast treat, a midday snack, or a light dessert, this easy-to-make loaf is a refreshing twist on classic zucchini bread. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an ideal way to use up summer zucchini while indulging in the vibrant flavors of citrus.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups zucchini, shredded and patted dry
• 1 tablespoons lime zest
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 cups chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Add the shredded zucchini, lime zest, and lime juice to the wet mixture and stir until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. Stop stirring as soon as the flour is mostly incorporated.

Step 6

If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Slice and enjoy your Zucchini Lime Bread either plain or with a spread of butter or cream cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1186.1 grams (1186.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3344

Total Fat 153.80g	197%
Saturated Fat 21.70g	109%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.20g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 2461mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 462.20g	168%
Dietary Fiber 17.40g	62%
Total Sugars 260.10g
Protein 50.40g	101%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 343mg	26%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 1833mg	39%

*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: 40.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 53.8%