Description
Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Bright & Moist Slice of Summer is a refreshing treat that perfectly captures the essence of summer. The delightful combination of zesty lemon and tender zucchini results in a moist, flavorful loaf that’s versatile enough to be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert. The simple glaze adds a touch of sweetness and enhances its bright citrus flavor. This easy-to-make recipe ensures that even novice bakers can whip up this scrumptious bread with minimal effort. Perfect for sharing at brunch or savoring on your own, each slice brings the sunshine right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups grated zucchini (lightly squeezed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or applesauce)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: ½ tsp lemon zest or ¼ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients; stir just until combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While your bread is cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to prepare glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled lemon zucchini bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg