Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Bright & Moist Slice of Summer
Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with this delightful Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Bright & Moist Slice of Summer. This easy-to-make bread is bursting with zesty lemon flavor and enriched with shredded zucchini, making it a moist and guilt-free treat. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert, this versatile loaf is sure to impress your family and friends without requiring hours in the kitchen. Enjoy the vibrant flavors that will brighten up any day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups grated zucchini
- 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
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- Optional: ½ tsp lemon zest or ¼ tsp vanilla (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, oil, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently without overmixing.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice; drizzle over cooled bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg