Whether you have an abundance of garden zucchini to use or have just picked up some from the local farmer’s market or on sale at the supermarket, this lemon zucchini bread recipe is one spectacular loaf of bread that shouldn’t be missed. Zucchini is one of my favorite ingredients to use in baked goods. It adds moisture, color, a tiny bit of texture, and keeps baked goods so soft, while also being a great way to sneak in some veggies! This recipe yields a light and tender loaf that has a moist crumb thanks to the added benefit of having shredded zucchini in the batter. It’s lightly sweetened and bursting with lemon flavor from using both lemon juice and zest. Topped with the perfect amount of lemon glaze, this fluffy bread will be your new favorite breakfast or brunch treat alongside a cup of coffee, as an afternoon snack, or make it as an easy dessert – especially in the spring and summer months when zucchini is in season.
Ingredients in Lemon Zucchini Bread
Like most quick breads, this easy recipe is simple to make with a few minutes of prep time and a total time of just over 1 hour when you take into account cooling time. Using only a few fresh ingredients and pantry staples, here is what you need to get started:
Grated zucchini Bread flour All-purpose flour Baking powder Salt Baking soda Granulated sugar Lemon zest Vegetable oil or canola oil Eggs + Egg Yolks Fresh Lemon juice Pure vanilla extract Powdered sugar
Note: All ingredients amounts are listed in the recipe card section when you keep scrolling down.
How to Make Zucchini Lemon Bread
Grab a mixing bowl and a 5×9-inch loaf pan, this lemony zucchini bread comes together and is ready to bake in only 15 minutes of prep time! You don’t even need to peel the zucchini skin.
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The Best Zucchini Bread – Super moist, tender, loaded with chocolate chips, and so EASY to make!! One bowl, no mixer, and THE BEST zucchini bread you’ll ever try!! Ensuring the grated zucchini is well drained is important because during the baking process, the zucchini will release its natural water and juices which could contribute to your loaf not setting up properly. Therefore, after I grate the zucchini I place it in wad of high quality paper towels that won’t rip (or in a clean dish towel that you don’t care if it gets a bit stained greenly tinged) and then squeeze tightly to wring out the water. You don’t need to wring it out like crazy to be “dry as a bone” but just give it a good few good squeezes and you’ll be fine! In the fridge: If you know you’re not going to consume the lemon zucchini loaf in the first few days, and need longer storage, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. In the freezer: Skip the glaze, then wrap with aluminum foil and then store in a large plastic freezer bag (or in plastic wrap) to prevent freezer burn. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can freeze a whole loaf or just a slice of fresh zucchini bread. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Blueberry Zucchini Bread — This blueberry zucchini bread is a quick, no-mixer recipe that’s sweet, but not too sweet. Each bite is bursting with fresh blueberries! Blueberry Banana Zucchini Bread — This is an easy zucchini bread recipe that’s packed with bananas and juicy blueberries. I guarantee this will be your new favorite quick bread! Zucchini Carrot Bread — Fast, easy, one bowl, no mixer!! Super soft, moist, and tastes so good you’ll forget it’s on the healthier side!! Apple Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar Frosting – Super soft, moist, and topped with the BEST frosting ever!! Zucchini Banana Bread — This zucchini banana bread is so soft, tender, uber-moist, dense enough to be satisfying, but still light! It’s just sweet enough to taste like a dessert and not like you’re eating vegetables. It really is the BEST zucchini bread recipe!! Banana Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins — These one-bowl, no-mixer banana zucchini chocolate chip muffins are vegan and healthy. No butter, no eggs, the chocolate chips are solely sprinkled on top, and they’re made with coconut oil. Zucchini Brownies — The BEST chocolate zucchini brownies that are EASY, made in one bowl, and no mixer required! Soft, fudgy, and almost taste like rich chocolate cake. They’re filled and topped with mini chocolate chips to add even more fabulous chocolate flavor. And NO, you cannot taste the zucchini at all – promise!
