Zucchini bread has always been a favorite in our home. It seems to disappear right before our eyes. This bread is delicious, healthy, flavorful, moist, and not too sweet. Try it with all sorts of combinations, you can eat it plain, or for an even yummier treat melt your favorite cheese on top.
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups organic white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 organic large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup organic vegetable oil
- ½ cup organic raw honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 cups grated organic zucchini (leave the skin on)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Next mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium size bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs well, then beat in the oil, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Stir in the zucchini. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the liquid, just until combined.
- Grease 3 small loaf pans (or 1 large) then scrape the batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool the pan on a rack for 5 minutes then run a spatula around the sides before turning the bread out. Cool the bread on a rack; make sure you wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil to keep it from drying out.
September 22, 2011 at 10:30 pm
This recipe yields one 9×5 loaf. I wasn’t sure how much the recipe would make as the only loaf pans I’ve ever seen are the 9×5 ones I own so I was hesitant about making it and having more than I wanted. Luckily, the recipe doesn’t yield a whole lot and next time I make it I will double it.
I didn’t use whole wheat flower or organic ingredients as I am trying to use the baking supplies my mother-in-law gave me from her pantry. It turned out yummy without them, but I will try it next time using whole wheat flower (I’ve never used it before).
September 22, 2011 at 10:31 pm
Flower obviously is supposed to be flour. Oops!
September 23, 2011 at 7:03 am
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October 23, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Great flavors for a seasonal classic! A slice with melted cheese makes a perfect snack….that is healthy but keeps you going. It should freeze well. How nice to have on hand to treat yourself or wrap with a ribbon and give as a thoughtful gift.
August 21, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Mine was really difficult to mix and was very lumpy. I substituted applesauce for the oil, could that be it?
September 3, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Did not turn out as expected at all. It was a very thick batter. Sure hope it tastes great.
October 4, 2012 at 6:56 pm
We have a naturally-grown farm and I bake and sell my zuchini bread. It’s a big hit, I think it’s the quality of the zuchini and the chocolate chips. I use a variety of organic flours and find that when I turn my breads out of their pan sometimes they crumble when I am using a higher quality organic flour. Do you think its the lower gluten in the higher quality flour? Any advice?
October 10, 2012 at 9:43 am
Not very sweet. Needed some sugar or more honey. I used a regular loaf pan and added apple sauce.
It needed more cook time mine came out doughy. Will try it again with a little more honey and a packet or two of stevia.