Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is a moist and delicious treat made with common ingredients. This recipe uses grated zucchini to add moisture and flavor, making for a simple and easy-to-make loaf. It’s perfect for enjoying one loaf while freezing the other for later.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Grater
- Mixing bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups grated zucchini from about 11 ounces
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 100 % whole-wheat flour to make up 100% of the recipe
- 2/3 cup walnuts optional
- 1/3 cup golden raisins optional
- 1/3 cup oats optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and oats (if using).
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the oil, sugars, grated zucchini, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 656kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 6gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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