Delicious Squash Bread
Transform your seasonal produce into a mouthwatering treat with this Delicious Squash Bread recipe, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Featuring freshly grated squash (yellow squash or zucchini) as the star ingredient, this moist and flavorful quick bread is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating an irresistible aroma as it bakes. The recipe is easy to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time, and yields a beautifully textured loaf in under an hour. A touch of vanilla and the option to add crunchy walnuts take this homemade bread to the next level. Serve it warm with a smear of butter or enjoy it on its own—this versatile loaf is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! It's a must-try for anyone searching for creative squash recipes, easy baking ideas, or unique ways to incorporate vegetables into sweet treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated squash (yellow squash or zucchini)
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
Gently stir in the grated squash until evenly distributed throughout the batter. If using walnuts, fold them in at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2866 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 511.7 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 311.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1713 mg | 36% | |
*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.
