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Lemon Zucchini Bread

Incredibly tender Lemon Zucchini Bread drizzled with lemon glaze is the perfect loaf of quick bread to serve for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks , Baked Goods , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup grated zucchini unpeeled (see notes)
Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease and flour an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.


  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, lemon zest, eggs, oil and lemon juice until smooth.

 Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until combined. 

Next, fold the zucchini into the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Make the Glaze:
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with the lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the bread. Slice and serve.

Notes

  •  If the shredded zucchini seems too wet, place the zucchini in a cheese cloth or in a few sheets of paper towel and squeeze out some of the extra moisture.
  • This recipe makes one loaf of zucchini bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 185mg (8%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 72IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 72IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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