Description
Indulge in a slice of Moist Blueberry Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This quick bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe blueberries and the health benefits of zucchini, all drizzled with a zesty lemon glaze that adds a refreshing finish. Its moist texture and vibrant flavors make it a hit for any occasion, whether you’re hosting brunch or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon at home. Plus, it’s an excellent way to use up surplus zucchini from your garden!
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 3 cups regular flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla until frothy.
- In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and blueberries.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the lemon glaze by mixing icing sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Cool the bread before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don't skip squeezing out excess moisture from zucchini to prevent sogginess. Allow the bread to cool completely before applying glaze.
