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Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Bright & Moist Slice of Summer

Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Bright & Moist Slice of Summer

Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Bright & Moist Slice of Summer is a delightful, refreshing treat that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the subtle sweetness of zucchini. This easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a guilt-free snack throughout the year. With its soft texture and vibrant flavor, each slice is sure to bring a smile to your face. You can enjoy it plain, spread with butter, or drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze for an extra touch. Best of all, this recipe uses simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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)
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional: Glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, oil, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently without overmixing.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or spices like cinnamon. Use fresh zucchini for better texture; avoid using overly mature ones that may be watery.