The BEST Zucchini Bread Recipe
Zucchini Bread that’s moist, sweet, and packed with flavor. A simple and tasty way to enjoy fresh zucchini in a yummy bake!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini moisture lightly squeezed
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in grated zucchini.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.