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Sliced zucchini bread on a wire rack with a green zucchini in the background
5 from 4 votes

Zucchini Bread

Homemade and homestyle zucchini bread is a classic recipe that everyone loves. Warm spices, brown sugar, and shredded zucchini star in this easy zucchini bread recipe.
Author Diana
Servings 12 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 8.5x4.55" loaf pan

Ingredients

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup zucchini grated, if the zucchini is dry add 1/4 cup water
  • ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F/180°C.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs with sugars, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and whisk until just combined.
  • Fold in zucchini and walnuts.
  • Pour batter into a greased 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Allow the zucchini bread to cool completely on a rack before removing from the pan and serving.

Notes

  • This zucchini bread keeps well at room temperature for 2-3 days when wrapped tightly or store in an airtight container. Or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • To freeze it, wrap well and freeze for 2 to 3 months. To reheat, simply place in a toaster oven or air fryer for a couple of minutes, or microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg