Description
Easy Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or a snack. Infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, this moist bread captures the essence of sunshine in every slice. With the added goodness of zucchini, it’s not just delicious but also nutritious. Serve it warm with butter or enjoy it plain; this zesty bread is sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in grated zucchini, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg