Description
Discover the joy of baking with the Best Homemade Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar. This recipe transforms your garden-fresh zucchinis into a moist, flavorful bread, perfect for any occasion—whether it’s breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The rich sweetness from brown sugar enhances the natural flavors of zucchini, creating a deliciously satisfying treat. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, this zucchini bread will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 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 ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in oil, sugars, applesauce (or yogurt), and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; fold in grated zucchini carefully.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Ensure you squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini for optimal texture.