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Best Moist Zucchini Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Cozy Treat in 5 Steps

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A simple, moist zucchini bread recipe with a tender crumb and subtle veggie sweetness, perfect for cozy mornings or snacks. This easy homemade treat uses pantry staples and a special touch of sour cream for extra moisture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, shredded and lightly drained)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (110g)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml) (can substitute melted coconut oil)
  • ½ cup sour cream (120g) (can substitute Greek yogurt)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, toasted for extra flavor)
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray and line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Wash and trim zucchinis. Shred finely using a box grater. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture; it should be damp but not dripping.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add grated zucchini to the wet mixture and stir gently. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. If using, fold in chopped nuts or raisins/chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking around 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  7. Let bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread.’, ‘Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and sour cream for better mixing.’, ‘Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly after 40 minutes.’, ‘Let bread cool completely before slicing to set crumb.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.’, ‘For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and avocado or melted coconut oil.’, ‘Optional add-ins like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips add texture and flavor.’]

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