Light-Textured Zucchini Bread Recipe

Name: Light-Textured Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups zucchini, shredded; 4 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; ½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted; ¼ cup brown sugar; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon lemon rind; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 ½ cups skim milk; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; cooking spray

Servings: persons

3 cups zucchini, shredded
4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
¼ cup brown sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon lemon rind
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups skim milk
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Press zucchini between several layers of paper towels.
3
set aside.
4
Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, walnuts, and next 6 ingredients (through nutmeg) in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
5
Combine milk, oil, vanilla, and eggs in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
6
Add zucchini to wet mixture, stir.
7
Add wet ingredients to flour mixture; stir just until moist.
8
Divide batter evenly between 2 loaf pans coated with cooking spray.
9
Sprinkle each with 1 T sugar.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11
Cool 5 minutes in pans on wire rack, remove from pans to cool completely.

1159

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups zucchini, shredded, 4 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Light-Textured Zucchini Bread falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Light-Textured Zucchini Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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