Mom’s Zucchini Bread
A delightful quick bread that showcases the magic of summer’s zucchini harvest, perfect for snacks, breakfast, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup grated fresh zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until fluffy; stir in the grated zucchini and oil.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, with butter or cream cheese. Store in plastic wrap or aluminum foil for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/moms-zucchini-bread-recipe/