Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Zesty Loaf Recipe. This moist and flavorful loaf combines the freshness of summer zucchini with the zing of lemon, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. With its easy preparation and customizable options, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (excess moisture removed)
- ½ cup plain yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, eggs, oil, lemon juice, and zest; whisk until well mixed.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and yogurt until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 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 (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg