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Zucchini Bread
5 from 3 votes

Zucchini Bread

The best classic Zucchini Bread Recipe! A great way to use up that surplus of zucchini, this quick bread recipe is easy and perfectly spiced.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound zucchini
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted and cooled, unsalted
  • 2 egg slightly beaten, large
  • 1/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Wash the zucchini and cut the ends off.
  2. Shred the zucchini using a food processor or grater.  If using a large zucchini, cut it in half lengthwise and scoop the seeds out before grating.
  3. Mix 2 tablespoons of the sugar into the grated zucchini. Place a clean kitchen towel in a colander, then place the zucchini on top. Place in the sink or over a bowl to drain for 30 minutes. Once the 30 minutes is up, squeeze the remaining liquid out of the zucchini through the towel.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350ºF while the zucchini is draining. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease generously.
  5. Whisk the remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, yogurt and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
  6. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and salt and mix until it is about 75% mixed in. Add the drained zucchini and fold together until all of the dry ingredients are wet. Be careful to not overmix.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake until the bread is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 40-50 minutes. If the top starts getting too brown, cover it lightly with foil.
  8. Let the loaf cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

Notes

  • *High Altitude - Add 2 additional tablespoons of all-purpose flour and reduce the baking soda to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • *High Altitude - Add 2 additional tablespoons of all-purpose flour and reduce the baking soda to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 208mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%

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