Moist, tender, and full of warm cinnamon flavor, this old-fashioned zucchini bread is a delicious way to use up fresh zucchini! It’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat with your coffee. And you won’t even taste the zucchini! 😋
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups grated zucchini (lightly squeezed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the grated zucchini.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture. Stir gently just until combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool before slicing.
Baking tip: Don’t overmix the batter, and avoid squeezing the zucchini completely dry. A little moisture helps make the bread wonderfully soft!