Ingredients
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- 1½ cups grated zucchini (lightly squeezed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or applesauce)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- Optional: ½ tsp lemon zest or ¼ tsp vanilla (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until smooth. Add vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended. Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg