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Best Easy Kid-Approved Zucchini Bread Recipe

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A simple, foolproof zucchini bread that’s moist, tender, and packed with cinnamon flavor. Perfect for bake sales, breakfast, or snacks, this recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (about 1 medium) grated zucchini
  • ¾ cup (85g) chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater until you have 1½ cups. Do not squeeze out moisture.
  3. Toast walnuts on a baking sheet in the preheating oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add oil and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  6. Fold grated zucchini into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour dry ingredients into wet mixture. Fold gently until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  8. Fold in toasted walnuts and any optional add-ins (chocolate chips, raisins, etc.) with a few strokes.
  9. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap pan on counter to release air bubbles.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing (1-2 hours).

Notes

Do not squeeze moisture from the zucchini; it keeps the bread tender. Toast walnuts for best flavor. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Bread tastes even better on day two.

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