This zucchini bread recipe is a must-try for parents looking to sneak some veggies into their children's diet. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, this bread will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or a lunchbox treat!
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove the loaves from the pans and cool on a wire rack.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that adds moisture and nutrients to baked goods.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding chocolate chips, dried fruit, or other mix-ins.
Zucchini bread is a great way to use up surplus zucchinis from your garden.