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Zucchini Bread Recipe Easy

This simple, moist zucchini bread is a wonderful way to use fresh zucchini and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack. It comes together quickly with basic ingredients and requires minimal equipment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup zucchini, grated About 1 small-medium zucchini.
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 box grater
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spatula or wooden spoon
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Use a box grater to grate the zucchini. No need to peel. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until almost combined.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini gently with a spatula until just mixed. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the bread and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

You can add ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Store zucchini bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freeze slices individually wrapped for up to 2 months.