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Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread showcases the moisture-rich shredded zucchini mixed into a batter with flour, sugar, eggs, and spices, then baked until golden and dense. The final loaf has a crusty top with a moist, tender crumb inside, often dotted with nuts or chocolate chips. It’s a hearty, slightly sweet bread perfect for breakfast or snack time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated zucchini squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar white or brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil or applesauce
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup nuts or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment paper or non-stick spray

Method
 

  1. Begin by grating the zucchini using a box grater, then transfer it to a clean dish towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and oil until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly incorporated, feeling the batter become slightly wetter but integrated.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt for even distribution of spices and leavening.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, folding gently with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. If using, fold in nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
  7. Line your loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with non-stick spray, then pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  10. Slice the bread once cooled, revealing a moist interior with a slightly crusty top. Serve and enjoy!