Zucchini Friendship Bread
Discover the comforting charm of Zucchini Friendship Bread, a delightful quick bread recipe that combines the earthy sweetness of freshly grated zucchini with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make treat features a moist, tender crumb, thanks to a blend of vegetable oil and three large eggs, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a satisfying crunch. Perfect for sharing, this versatile zucchini bread is baked in two generous loaves, making it an ideal choice for gifting or enjoying with family. Whether served warm from the oven or the next day when the flavors deepen, this classic recipe is a wholesome yet indulgent way to celebrate the season’s harvest. Don't forget to bookmark this recipe for its 15-minute prep time and crowd-pleasing results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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 all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. This bread tastes even better the next day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.9 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 3155 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 697.7 g | 254% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 413.7 g | ||
| Protein | 62.0 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 1881 mg | 40% | |
*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.
