Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 cup optional add-ins (nuts, raisins, chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to wet ingredients.
- Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in drained grated zucchini and chosen add-ins.
- Transfer the batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini for the best texture. Use room temperature ingredients for better blending. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.