Description
A delightful moist loaf that blends the savory flavor of zucchini with sweet spices, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate your zucchini using a box grater or food processor, then drain excess moisture.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider whole-wheat flour, coconut sugar, or flaxseed meal as an egg substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg