Moist & Cozy Zucchini Bread with Warm Spices

A tender, fragrant loaf filled with shredded zucchini, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla this zucchini bread is sweet, comforting, and perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a quick snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups finely shredded zucchini (do not peel)
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Zucchini:
   Grate zucchini and lightly squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel — but don’t wring it dry.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, beat eggs with oil, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in zucchini.
5. Combine Wet & Dry:
   Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
6. Bake:
   Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 55 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Kcal: ~290 per slice | Servings: 10 slices

Moist and Spiced Zucchini Bread

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• Author: Ena Recipes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

This zucchini bread is incredibly moist and warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, delivering just the right amount of sweetness and texture. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack, it uses shredded zucchini to lock in moisture  with optional nuts or chocolate chips for added indulgence.

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Ingredients

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• 1 ½ cups finely shredded zucchini (unpeeled)

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

• Preheat Oven:
  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

• Prepare Zucchini:
  Grate zucchini using a fine grater. Lightly squeeze with a clean kitchen towel to remove some excess moisture, but don’t make it completely dry.

• Mix Dry Ingredients:
  In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

• Combine Wet Ingredients:
  In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in shredded zucchini.

• Make the Batter:
  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

• Bake:
  Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 

• Cool and Serve:
  Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

• • For a slightly healthier version, replace half the oil with unsweetened applesauce.

• You can also make muffins from this recipe  reduce baking time to 18–22 minutes.

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

 

• Freezes well for up to 2 months when wrapped tightly.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Category: Baked Goods, Snacks
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 80g)
• Calories: ~290 kcal
• Sugar: 17g
• Sodium: 180mg
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Fiber: 1.5g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 35mg