Best Lemon Zucchini Bread – Alrightwithme
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with the Best Lemon Zucchini Bread – Alrightwithme! This delightful quick bread is a perfect balance of zesty lemon flavor and moist zucchini, creating a tender crumb that everyone will love. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe has been a family favorite for years. With its simple preparation and delicious taste, you can easily whip up this delightful treat on busy weeknights or serve it at gatherings where seconds are guaranteed!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Grated zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)
- Juice of 1 lemon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy; then mix in oil and buttermilk.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice into the wet mixture.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in shredded zucchini.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Optional: Prepare glaze by mixing confectioners’ sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over cooled bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg