Zucchini Orange Bread
A delightful bread that balances sweet and citrusy notes of orange with moist zucchini, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix the shredded zucchini, flour, sugar, orange juice, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined; fold in the orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
For an extra moist loaf, ensure zucchini is well-drained. You can use melted coconut oil instead of vegetable oil for a flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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