Zucchini Bread

Zucchini is one of those super versatile veggies that I fall in love with again and again every year. Marinated and grilled in the summer or packed into baked treats in the fall, it can so easily go from savory to sweet.

Paired with a cup of dark coffee, this zucchini bread is a little bit breakfast, a little bit dessert, a whole lotta delicious! It’s tender, sweet and made with veggies, so it must be good for you, right?

Zucchini Bread

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A sweet breakfast or tasty treat, this bread is quick, easy and packed with fresh zucchini.

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 Loaves (24 Servings) 1x

Ingredients

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• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 1/2 cups grated fresh zucchini (3 medium)
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter two 8×4 or 9×5-inch loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
3. In another large bowl, whisk together the sugars, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the grated zucchini and melted butter until well blended.
4. Slowly add the flour mixture, to the wet ingredients, stirring after each addition, until well blended. Fold in the nuts, if desired.
5. Divide the batter equally between the two loaf pans. Bake for 40 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and remove to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store in a resealable bag at room temperature up to 4 days.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Slice
• Calories: 166
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 165mg
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 3g
• Cholesterol: 42mg

Need another recipe to get rid of all that end-of-summer zucchini? Here are a couple more to try…
Zucchini Fritters from Just a Taste
Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffin from Kingfield Kitchen
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Muffins from Bourbon and Honey