How to Make Best Lemon Zucchini Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, make lemon zucchini bread! This delightful and refreshing twist on traditional zucchini bread is a perfect way to use up any excess zucchinis from your garden or local farmers' market. The combination of tangy lemon and moist zucchini creates a mouthwatering loaf that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a midday snack.

This recipe for the best lemon zucchini bread delivers a tender, moist crumb with a delightful hint of citrus. The bright lemon flavor...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup grated and squeezed zucchini

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  • Beat egg with sugar, milk, oil, and lemon juice in another bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients and add lemon zest and zucchini. Stir with a fork until moist, but very thick. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 242mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 84mg