Description
Lemon Zucchini Bread combines fresh zucchini, zesty lemon juice, and a sweet glaze to create a moist, light, and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this bread offers a delightful balance of tart citrus and tender crumb. It’s easy to prepare with pantry staples, makes 10 generous slices, and stays tender thanks to the added vegetables and oil, creating a perfect treat any time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and drain any excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, oil, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to form the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
You can substitute whole wheat flour for half the all-purpose flour for extra fiber or use coconut oil for a different flavor. To make ahead, bake and cool the loaf fully, then store tightly wrapped at room temperature up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. If the bread sinks, the zucchini may have had too much moisture, or the batter was over-mixed. If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 32mg