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Lemon Zucchini Bread
Simple and quick to make, this sweet loaf is bursting with flavor. This lemon zucchini bread is fresh and zingy and makes for a wonderful dessert.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 ½ cups zucchini grated, about 1 ½ medium zucchinis
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup full fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest about 3 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
For the lemon glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper and cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, fold together zucchini, sugar, olive oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Fold dry ingredients into wet and mix until incorporated. Fold in walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, rotating the pan halfway through, 45-50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and slice.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. Whisk all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze the bread for up to 3 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.