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Mom's Secret Moist Zucchini Bread Recipe You'll Ever Bake

This Best Zucchini Bread Recipe is incredibly moist, soft, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor. Made with fresh zucchini and simple pantry ingredients, it's the perfect quick bread for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and delicious with optional chocolate chips or nuts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana zucchini bread, best zucchini bread recipe, chocolate chip zucchini bread, easy zucchini bread recipe, homemade zucchini bread, moist zucchini bread, quick bread recipe, recipe for zucchini bread
Servings: 10 Slices
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini about 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Optional
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
  • Add the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • No need to peel the zucchini.
  • If your zucchini is extremely watery, lightly pat it dry with paper towels.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Add lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.
  • Freeze individual slices for quick breakfasts.

Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)

  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Potassium: 180mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Vitamin A: 6% DV
  • Vitamin C: 5% DV
  • Calcium: 3% DV
  • Iron: 8% DV