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Easy Pecan Zucchini Bread

The perfect way to use up all that zucchini? Make this delicious Zucchini Bread. An easy quick bread filled with pecans or your favorite nuts. The perfect snack or dessert bread.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini (1 cup shredded)
  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped roasted nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts)
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ( I use corn or sunflower oil) or melted butter (78 grams in total)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Pre heat oven to 350 F (180 C) and grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan.
  2. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and roast until golden approximately 5-7 minutes, immediately transfer the roasted nuts from the baking sheet to a clean bowl, set aside to cool.
  3. Shred the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.  Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and pecans.
  5. In a medium bowl add the eggs and beat slightly with a fork, then add the vegetable oil, zucchini and vanilla, combine well.
  6. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until combined (approximately 15 stirs).  Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 55 - 50 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.  Let cool in pan for about 10-15 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. 

Notes

  • Store the baked cooled bread tightly wrapped and or in a airtight container or bag. It will keep at room temperature for approximately 3 days, if you house is too warm then it should be refrigerated. It will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge.
  • The completely cooled bread can be frozen, place in a freezer safe bag or container. It will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer. It can be thawed either on the counter or in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 3.5mg (4%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.