Description
Lemon zucchini bread is a moist, citrusy quick bread that blends the brightness of lemon with the subtle sweetness of zucchini. This simple and versatile recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its soft texture, fresh flavor, and effortless prep, it’s a refreshing way to use up extra zucchini and a delightful treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated zucchini (unpeeled, moisture squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: white chocolate chips, chopped nuts, poppy seeds
- Substitutions: gluten-free flour blend, plant-based oil, flax eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Stir grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Stir grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~150mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~32g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~30mg