Easy Zucchini Bread
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated zucchini unpeeled
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¾ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then lightly spray the parchment with cooking spray.
- Wrap the grated zucchini in paper towels or cheesecloth and press out as much excess moisture as possible. Set aside.1 cup grated zucchini
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir in the zucchini.2 large eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ginger.1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Take care not to overmix. Fold in the chopped nuts and raisins.¾ cup chopped walnuts, ¾ cup raisins
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Measure the zucchini after grating and before squeezing out the excess moisture.
- Walnuts or pecans may be omitted if desired.
- Store the cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze the whole loaf or individual slices for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Zucchini Bread
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
311
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
228
mg
10
%
Potassium
127
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
361
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
