Lemon Zucchini Bread

This lemon zucchini quick bread is a real treat — just 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon zest add fresh, bright flavor to everybody’s favorite summer treat!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.5 cups shredded zucchini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Beat zucchini, sugar, oil, and egg together in a mixing bowl.

Step 5

Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into a separate bowl, then stir in cinnamon and lemon zest. Stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture just until blended.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for about 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.