Homemade Zucchini Bread

Homemade Zucchini Bread 🥒🍞

This Homemade Zucchini Bread is moist, fluffy, and packed with wholesome flavors! 🌟🥒 Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! 🍴💛

Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf):

• 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis) 🥒
• 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 cup granulated sugar 🧂
• 1/2 cup brown sugar 🍯
• 2 large eggs 🥚🥚
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter) 🧈
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
• 1 tsp baking powder 🥄
• 1/2 tsp baking soda 🥄
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🌟
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional) ✨
• 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional) 🌰🍫

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). 🔥
   • Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. 🧈🍞
2. Prepare the Zucchini:
   • Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel. 🥒💧
   • Set aside.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. 🌾✨
4. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. 🥚🍯🍦
   • Stir in the grated zucchini. 🥒💛
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix! 🌟🥄
   • If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in gently. 🌰🍫
6. Bake the Bread:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. 🍞🔄
   • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. ⏱️🔥
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the zucchini bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. 🥒🍞✨
   • Slice and enjoy with a smear of butter or cream cheese! 🧈🍴

Tips for Success:

• For extra flavor, add a handful of raisins or shredded coconut. 🥥🍇
• Double the recipe to make one loaf for now and another for the freezer. 🥶🍞
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months. ❄️🕰️

Indulge in this cozy, delicious Homemade Zucchini Bread – a simple treat that never fails! 💛🥒🍞