🍞 Mom’s Zucchini Bread 🍞🥒

This Mom’s Zucchini Bread is a classic recipe that’s moist, flavorful, and packed with grated zucchini, warm spices, and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s an easy and delicious way to use up fresh zucchini, perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert!

📋 Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis) 🥒
• 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 🍬
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 🥄
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌰
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🌰
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil 🛢️
• 1/4 cup milk 🥛
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🌿
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 🌰
• 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional) 🍫

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven:

• Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare the Zucchini:

1. Grate the zucchini:

• Wash and dry the zucchinis. Grate them using a box grater and set aside. No need to squeeze out the excess moisture unless the zucchini is overly watery.

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

1. Combine the dry ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.

4. Mix the Wet Ingredients:

1. Combine the wet ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

1. Add the zucchini:

• Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly incorporated.

5. Combine and Mix:

1. Mix the batter:

• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.

1. Add extras (optional):

• If using, fold in the chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.

6. Bake:

1. Pour into the pan:

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

1. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve:

1. Cool:

• Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

1. Serve:

• Slice and enjoy on its own, or with a smear of butter or cream cheese.

🍽️ Tips:

• Storage: Store zucchini bread wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be refrigerated for up to a week.
• Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 55-60 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 10-12 slices
🔥 Calories: Approximately 230 kcal per slice

Mom’s Zucchini Bread is moist, delicious, and filled with warm spices. It’s a comforting, homemade treat that’s perfect for any time of the year! 🍞🥒🌿