Description
This Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, with a bright citrusy flavor and the crunch of poppy seeds. It’s moist, tender, and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Zucchini Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, sugars, oil, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Blend wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add a lemon glaze on top for extra sweetness.
- This bread freezes well, so you can make a double batch and store one for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Citrus Zucchini Bread
