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.
Ingredients
-
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
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