Zucchini Bread Recipe
Zucchini Bread is a moist and delicious quick bread that could be an excellent option for using fresh zucchini. This traditional recipe combines the grated zucchini with warm spices-an aft ertaste of cinnamon and nutmeg-to produce a tender, mildly sweet treated and homely loaf. It is suitable for breakfast, snacks, or simply as an after-dinner treat because it is quick and easy to prepare and is loved by all age groups.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Grater
- Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 350°F (175°C). Properly grease and flour the loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- Using a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugars until smooth; oil and vanilla are then added and mixed in thoroughly.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the grated zucchini, and any optional nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it onto a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
This Zucchini Bread Recipe is a great tasty method of sneaking in a little nutrition for your family; moist and spicy, it is bound to become a household favorite!