Description
This Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful blend of fresh zucchini and vibrant lemon flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack. With simple prep, it’s a must-try for those seeking easy, homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- zest from 1 large lemon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a bread pan with non-stick spray, setting it aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest, then add the eggs, oil, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini gently until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the bread cool completely before adding the glaze.
Zucchini can be shredded in advance and stored in the fridge to save time.
Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg