Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread
Celebrate the cozy flavors of fall with Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread, a moist and tender loaf that combines the earthiness of freshly grated zucchini with the crunch of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. This award-worthy quick bread features a warm spice blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, while optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips make it endlessly customizable. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and delivers 10 satisfying slices that bake into golden perfection. Whether shared with loved ones or enjoyed solo, this zucchini bread is a timeless treat bursting with wholesome goodness and a hint of nostalgia.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 0.75 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 0.5 cup optional add-in: raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Whisk in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped nuts (and optional raisins or chocolate chips, if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and serve as a delightful breakfast treat, snack, or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.9 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 100.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2663 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 609.6 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 396.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2939 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
