Description

This Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread is moist, tender, and packed with a bright citrus flavor. The zucchini adds moisture without altering the flavor, and the fresh lemon juice and zest elevate the taste for a perfect, easy-to-make treat!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup shredded zucchini (excess moisture removed)

½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

Instructions

Prepare the Oven and Pan:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Add Zucchini and Yogurt/Sour Cream:

Fold in the shredded zucchini and plain yogurt (or sour cream) until evenly incorporated.

6. Bake the Bread:

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

Once the bread has cooled, slice and serve! Enjoy the moist, lemony goodness of this bread.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before adding it to the batter to prevent the bread from being too soggy.
You can add a glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice if you prefer a sweeter, more citrusy topping.

This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread, Lemon Bread, Easy Quick Bread, Moist Bread, Citrus Bread