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Easy One-Bowl Zucchini Bread

This Easy One-Bowl Zucchini Bread Recipe is perfect for beginner bakers, delivering a deliciously moist loaf that's ideal for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) For added flavor
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.333 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, squeezed dry) Ensure excess moisture is removed
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Can use chocolate chips or dried fruits as alternatives

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater and squeeze out the excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly pale.
Mixing
  1. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Gently fold until just combined.
  2. Fold in the squeezed zucchini and optional chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the top with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle extra nuts or cinnamon on top.
  2. Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store at room temperature for about 3 days, wrapped in plastic wrap. Freeze slices individually wrapped for up to 3 months.