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Zucchini Bread
Classic tender and moist zucchini bread cut into thick slices.
Servings 12
Calories 258kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup oil
- ⅓ cup yogurt vanilla or maple
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest from one lemon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini about two medium zucchini
- 1½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
- Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x4 loaf pan.
Making The Batter
- Combine eggs, sugar, oil, yogurt, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Use a whisk or an electric mixer and blend until smooth. Fold in grated zucchini.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the batter. Mix with a whisk until all the ingredients are well combined. Fold in dried sour cherries and walnuts into the batter. Reserve a couple of tablespoons of each to drizzle over the top.
Baking
- Bake the loaf for 50-60 minutes at 350°. Use a wooden toothpick to check for doneness.
Notes
*I used a few spritzers of standard baking spray to grease the loaf pan. These are not included in the overall calorie count.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg