Lemon Zucchini Bread
This easy lemon zucchini quick bread is moist, fluffy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, topped with a tart-sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 252kcal
Ingredients
Bread
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 Tablespoons)
- Zest from 2 lemons (about 3-4 teaspoons)
- 2 cups grated zucchini (do not squeeze out moisture) (approx. 2 small or 1 large)
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Bread
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 2 9x5-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients, stir, then add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture between two loaf pans.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool 15-20 minutes in pan. Run a knife around the edges. To make sure it is not stuck to the bottom, gently lift at the edges and sides with a spatula. Use a wire rack and place over the top of the bread. Turn it out of the pan then invert it onto another wire rack and let it cool completely.
Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth.
- Once the bread has cooled, drizzle over the top of each loaf. Let sit until the glaze has set.
- Store in a resealable plastic bag or covered on a plate at room temperature. It will also freeze well.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE
Store cooled bread in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freeze the unglazed (preferably) or glazed loaf tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil, or place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature, then add the lemon glaze (if unglazed) just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
