Description
Indulge in the Best Ever Zucchini Walnut Bread, a moist and flavorful delight that effortlessly brings warmth to any occasion. This scrumptious quick bread combines freshly grated zucchini and crunchy walnuts, resulting in a tender loaf that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enhanced with a blend of aromatic spices, each slice offers a cozy and satisfying experience. Whether you enjoy it warm with butter or as part of a dessert spread topped with cream cheese, this zucchini walnut bread is sure to impress family and friends alike. Simple to prepare and incredibly versatile, it’s an essential recipe for your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup oil
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2½ cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- In another large bowl, mix oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fresh zucchini adds moisture; avoid using old ones. Customize by adding chocolate chips or dried fruits if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer freshness.