Description

A tender and flavorful loaf combining fresh grated zucchini and yellow squash with warm spices for a perfectly moist quick bread. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy recipe yields a golden, soft crumb and can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)

1 cup grated yellow squash (about 1 medium)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

½ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

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

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

3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until smooth. Stir in oil and vanilla extract.

4. Gently fold grated zucchini and squash into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.

5. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, folding until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.

7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 220
Sodium: 250
Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 30
Protein: 4