Christmas Zucchini Bread
Capture the festive spirit of the season with this Christmas Zucchini Bread that’s brimming with warmth and holiday cheer! This moist and flavorful quick bread is elevated by cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, while the addition of grated zucchini keeps it perfectly tender. Each slice is loaded with the crunch of chopped walnuts (or pecans) and the sweet tang of dried cranberries, making it an irresistible treat for holiday breakfast spreads, afternoon snacking, or thoughtful edible gifts. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes, this recipe is as easy to make as it is to share. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or wrapped up as a gift, this Christmas Zucchini Bread is sure to become a holiday tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 3 Eggs, large
- 0.75 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Zucchini, grated
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries (or raisins)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the grated zucchini, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries. Mix until evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil for gifting. The flavors intensify after resting overnight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.5 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 100.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 3184 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 681.3 g | 248% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 468.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.4 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 2233 mg | 48% | |
*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.
