Description
Delightful zucchini bread brings garden-fresh goodness to your breakfast table with minimal sweetness and maximum flavor. Moist crumb and subtle nutmeg notes invite you to savor each wholesome slice of this nourishing quick bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (optional) nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350F (175C), ensuring an even temperature for baking.
- Create a smooth mixture by whisking melted butter with sugar until well blended, then incorporate eggs, milk, and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gently sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt directly into the wet ingredient mixture, stirring until ingredients are just combined without overmixing.
- Carefully fold grated zucchini into the batter, along with preferred mix-ins like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips, using a spatula to distribute evenly.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage, then pour the prepared batter into the pan with a smooth, even surface.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, monitoring the bread’s progress and checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; when it emerges clean, the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for a few minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, which helps maintain its structure and texture.
- Once cooled, slice and serve immediately or wrap securely in plastic wrap for future enjoyment, with option to freeze for extended storage.
Notes
- Squeeze excess water from grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy bread and ensure perfect texture.
- Replace sugar with monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie, diabetic-friendly version that maintains delicious flavor.
- Substitute regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend for those with wheat sensitivities, keeping the bread’s tender crumb.
- Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg