Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Homemade Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar. This moist and flavorful quick bread effortlessly combines the freshness of garden zucchini with the rich sweetness of brown sugar, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its inviting aroma and comforting spices, this versatile recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Customize your loaf with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for an extra touch, and enjoy the healthy twist using applesauce or Greek yogurt. Whether you’re sharing it at gatherings or savoring it solo, this zucchini bread satisfies any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (keep moisture)
- Optional: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped nuts, raisins, or similar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg) in one bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, sugars, and eggs until smooth; then mix in applesauce and vanilla.
- Grate zucchini finely and fold into wet mixture.
- Combine both mixtures gently without overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg