Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread. A moist and tender loaf infused with zesty lemon and wholesome zucchini, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, moisture removed
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Grate 1 medium zucchini and remove excess moisture.
- Preheat Oven: Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, oil, lemon juice, and zest. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Add Zucchini and Yogurt: Gently fold in shredded zucchini and yogurt.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan, then transfer to a rack to cool before slicing.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing for a light texture.
- Use room-temperature ingredients.
- Freeze slices for quick snacks.
- Enhance citrus flavor by rubbing lemon zest into sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
