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Orange Zucchini Bread

A delightful bread that combines the freshness of zucchini with the bright flavor of orange, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups grated zucchini Squeeze to remove excess moisture.
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil Can substitute with a plant-based oil for a vegan option.
  • 2 large eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
  • 0.5 cups sugar Can reduce slightly or use a sugar substitute for lower sugar option.
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon Experiment with other spices like nutmeg or ginger.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, oil, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Cooking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve with butter or cream cheese. Drizzle with honey or dust with powdered sugar for added flavor.