Description
Indulge in the Best Homemade Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar, a delightful creation that transforms your summer surplus of zucchini into a moist and flavorful treat. Combining the sweetness of brown sugar with aromatic spices, this recipe yields a tender loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Each slice bursts with rich flavors and can easily be customized with chocolate chips or nuts. Not only is it easy to make, but it also impresses at any gathering. Enjoy it warm from the oven or toasted with butter for a comforting experience. This homemade zucchini bread is truly a must-try!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, both sugars, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
- Grate the zucchini directly into the wet mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined—some lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 67g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or nuts into the batter. Ensure you do not squeeze out too much moisture from the zucchini as it contributes to the bread's moist texture.