Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade zucchini bread with brown sugar—a perfect blend of moistness and sweetness that makes it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms garden-fresh zucchini into a flavorful loaf that is sure to impress family and friends. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and the option to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, this zucchini bread is not only delicious but also versatile. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with cream cheese, paired with fruit, or drizzled with honey for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, applesauce (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini to the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts at this stage.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg