Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Combine the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the zucchini. Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool. Let the zucchini bread cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes. Remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Do I need to peel the zucchini?
No. The zucchini skin is tender and adds color and nutrients, so there’s no need to peel it. Should I squeeze the zucchini?
Lightly squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini. You don't want it completely dry because some moisture helps make the bread tender and moist. Can I add chocolate chips?
Yes! Replace the nuts with ½ cup chocolate chips, or use both for a chocolate chip zucchini bread. How do I store zucchini bread?
Store cooled zucchini bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate it for up to 1 week. Can I freeze zucchini bread?
Yes. Wrap the cooled loaf or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
No. The zucchini skin is tender and adds color and nutrients, so there’s no need to peel it. Should I squeeze the zucchini?
Lightly squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini. You don't want it completely dry because some moisture helps make the bread tender and moist. Can I add chocolate chips?
Yes! Replace the nuts with ½ cup chocolate chips, or use both for a chocolate chip zucchini bread. How do I store zucchini bread?
Store cooled zucchini bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate it for up to 1 week. Can I freeze zucchini bread?
Yes. Wrap the cooled loaf or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.