A moist, wholesome zucchini bread made with grated zucchini, walnuts and warming spices. This easy loaf is perfect for brunch or a snack and keeps well for several days.
Do you plan your grocery trips or shop on impulse? I like to think I plan, but more often I get distracted and bring home things I want to try. Sometimes I also buy too much of one ingredient and need to use it up quickly. I hate wasting food.
On a recent market run I overbought zucchini as if a shortage were imminent. After serving zucchini as a side at dinner, I still had plenty left, so I decided to turn some into zucchini bread.
Despite being called a “bread,” this loaf is more like a cake or a sweet muffin — tender, moist and lightly spiced. I baked it in a baker’s tin and added the last of my walnuts for texture and flavor. Toast a slice and spread with a good-quality butter for a simple, satisfying breakfast.
If I make it again when I have too much zucchini, I might skip the sugar and add Parmesan and bacon for a savory version. For now, this sweet, spiced zucchini loaf is a keeper.
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Zucchini Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 zucchini, large, grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups self-raising flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease an 8″ x 4″ loaf tin with olive oil or cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, brown sugar and vanilla, then fold in the grated zucchini.
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In a separate bowl, combine the self-raising flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and chopped walnuts. Gently stir these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the loaf to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are approximate and provided for convenience only.
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