Description
Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful blend of zesty lemon and fresh zucchini, creating a moist and flavorful treat. This easy recipe is perfect for any baking level and brings a touch of sunshine to your breakfast or snack time. With its enticing aroma and beautiful golden color, this bread will impress your family and friends while evoking fond memories of warm afternoons in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated zucchini (from about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, lemon juice, and zest until frothy.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently stir in the grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg