Description
Experience the joy of baking with this Best Ever Zucchini Walnut Bread! This delightful loaf is a perfect blend of moist, tender zucchini and crunchy walnuts, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will impress everyone from seasoned bakers to novices. Enjoy it plain, toasted with butter, or topped with cream cheese for a deliciously versatile treat. Whether served at brunch or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this zucchini walnut bread promises to be an unforgettable addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup oil
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2½ cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, mix oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until combined. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and walnuts without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use freshly grated zucchini for maximum moisture. Feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips or dried fruits. To enhance flavor, consider substituting half of the oil with applesauce.