Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Bright & Moist Slice of Summer
Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Bright & Moist Slice of Summer is the perfect way to celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer. This delightful loaf features a light texture enriched by fresh zucchini and zesty lemon, making it a versatile treat for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. The moist crumb, complemented by a sweet and tangy lemon glaze, ensures each slice is bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients and quick prep time, this recipe is accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Treat yourself to this refreshing loaf that brings sunshine into your kitchen any time of year!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups grated zucchini (lightly squeezed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or applesauce)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until smooth. Then mix in oil, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until blended.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg