Description
This low sugar zucchini bread is a moist and delicious quick bread that balances subtle sweetness with fresh zucchini. It’s a lighter take on classic zucchini bread, perfect for a healthier snack or breakfast option. With a tender crumb and warm cinnamon spice, it can also be customized with nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about two medium zucchinis)
- Optional: nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature while you prepare the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until smooth. Then add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution and remove lumps.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread tough.
- Fold in Zucchini and Add-Ins – Gently fold in the grated zucchini along with any optional nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare to Bake – Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
- Bake – Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool – Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely, which helps the texture set perfectly.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs and milk help create a smoother batter and even baking.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to avoid dense bread.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor but expect a denser texture.
- If you want extra moistness, adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or applesauce works well.
- Add-ins like walnuts, pecans, raisins, or mini chocolate chips enhance the flavor and texture but are optional.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
