Zucchini Bread is a quick bread that combines the natural sweetness of zucchini with warm spices like cinnamon. Moist and flavorful, this bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Plus, it's a great way to sneak extra veggies into your diet!
Clean the kitchen area and wash hands with soap and water.
Gently rub fresh zucchini or summer squash under cold running water before grating.
Mix dry ingredients together, flours, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda, and set aside.
Crack and beat the eggs.
Clean the kitchen area and wash hands with soap and water after handling raw eggs.
Combine eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Beat about 2 minutes.
Stir in grated zucchini or summer squash.
Add dry ingredients. Mix until ingredients are moistened, don't overmix.
Baking
To make a loaf: Pour batter into a greased 9 x 5″ inch loaf pan and bake for about 40 minutes. The loaf is done when a toothpick or butter knife is inserted and comes out clean. If it is not done, continue baking in 2 to 3 minute increments.
To make muffins: Grease or line a muffin tin and fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter. For regular-sized muffins, bake for about 20 minutes. For mini muffins, bake for about 12 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick or butter knife is inserted and comes out clean. If they are not done, continue baking in 2 to 3 minute increments.
Storage
Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container and use within 4 days.
If there isn't a plan to consume immediately, freeze in a freezer-grade container or bag and used within 3 to 4 months for best quality.
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Notes
For a low-fat option, reduce the amount of oil in the recipe by half and replace it with applesauce. Add applesauce during Step 6 with the other wet ingredients.
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