By LAUREN ALLEN
July 28, 2022
Source: Taste Better from Scratch
Photo Source: Unsplash, Kara Peak
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Moist and flavorful Lemon Zucchini Bread is one of our favorite quick bread recipes during the summer months! Enjoy it for dessert, as a snack, or even for breakfast or brunch.
COURSE BREAKFAST, DESSERT, SNACK CUISINE AMERICAN SERVINGS 12 CALORIES 239 COST 3
PREP 15 MINS COOK 45 MINS TOTAL 1 HR
Ingredients
â–¢ 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or half white whole wheat flour)
â–¢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
â–¢ 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
â–¢ 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
â–¢ 3/4 cup granulated sugar
â–¢ Zest of 1 large lemon
â–¢ 2 large eggs
â–¢ 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
â–¢ 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
â–¢ 1 cup grated zucchini* (unpeeled)
Glaze:
â–¢ 1 cup powdered sugar
â–¢ 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
In another bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest and stir well.
Add eggs, oil, and lemon juice and stir until smooth. Stir in the dry ingredients until combined.
Fold the zucchini into the batter and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before removing the loaf onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
While the bread is cooling, make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the bread. Slice and serve.
Zucchini
If the shredded zucchini seems extra wet, gather it an paper towels and squeeze it out over the sink.
Freezing Instructions
Allow to cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. Thaw on countertop (or for a few seconds on defrost in the microwave).
Nutrition Calories: 239kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 27mg
Sodium: 161mg
Potassium: 74mg
Sugar: 22g
Vitamin A: 60IU
Vitamin C: 2.7mg
Calcium: 17mgIron: 0.9mg
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