Lemon Zucchini Bread

Name: Lemon Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups shredded zucchini; 0.75 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons lemon zest

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I thought my mom made the best zucchini bread - until I added lemon! This is a wonderful, light zucchini bread that's not too sweet.

Recipe by REBECITA

Updated on May 2, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
In a bowl, beat together the zucchini, sugar, egg and oil.

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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; stir in the cinnamon and lemon zest. Stir the flour mixture into the zucchini mixture just until blended.

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Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

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Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from heat, and cool about 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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Close up on a loaf of lemon zucchini bread, with a few slices resting on a cutting board. — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Editor's Note:

Please note the difference in baking time when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195	Calories
10g	Fat
25g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 165mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 65mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.