Description
Moist, dense, and delicious, this low sugar zucchini bread is the perfect treat for any time of day. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast option, a midday snack, or a delightful dessert, this recipe maintains all the flavor without the guilt. The fresh zucchini not only enhances moisture but also elevates the nutritional profile, making it a smart choice for health-conscious bakers. With minimal prep time and ingredients you likely already have on hand, you can easily whip up this wholesome quick bread!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 cup add-ins (nuts, raisins, or dairy-free chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add in room-temperature eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined.
- Stir in grated zucchini and chosen add-ins until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg