Description
A moist and flavorful Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread that combines the zest of fresh lemon, the light crunch of poppy seeds, and the moisture of zucchini, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, mix the grated zucchini, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water for each egg) and replace the vegetable oil with a plant-based oil like coconut oil.
Whole wheat flour can be used in place of all-purpose flour for a nuttier flavor and denser texture.
Feel free to add in chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, or raisins for extra flavor and crunch.
A simple lemon glaze (powdered sugar and lemon juice mixed together) can be drizzled over the top for an extra lemony punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
