Description

Bright, moist, and bursting with lemony freshness, this Lemon Zucchini Bread is the perfect quick breakfast, easy dessert, or healthy snack to enjoy any time of day. It’s soft and tender thanks to fresh zucchini and finished with a zesty lemon glaze for that perfect tangy-sweet finish. This is one of those versatile breakfast ideas or dinner side food ideas that comes together with pantry basics and garden bounty. If you’re on the hunt for an easy recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth while sneaking in some veggies, this one’s a must-bake!

Ingredients

2 cups shredded zucchini

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lemon zest

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.

2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.

4. In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.

6. Fold in grated zucchini gently, avoiding overmixing.

7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.

8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled loaf.

11. Let glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Don’t forget to squeeze the zucchini well to prevent soggy bread.

Let the bread cool completely before glazing for best texture.

For a twist, add poppy seeds or swap lemon for orange!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Quick Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 270
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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