Description
Discover the joy of baking with our Best Homemade Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar. This delightful recipe transforms summer’s abundant zucchini into a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The rich sweetness of brown sugar harmonizes beautifully with the tender strands of grated zucchini, making every bite a tantalizing treat. With easy-to-find ingredients and the option to customize with chocolate chips or nuts, this versatile bread is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re sharing it at gatherings or enjoying it solo, this zucchini bread is a delicious way to celebrate the season.
Ingredients
- 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 light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, or sour cream
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, applesauce (or yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients while gently stirring. Fold in grated zucchini and optional add-ins if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, experiment by adding spices like ginger or cloves. Store leftover zucchini bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to five days.