Moist Zucchini Bread Cinnamon Nuts (Printable)

Moist, cinnamon-spiced bread loaded with shredded zucchini and toasted nuts for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
12 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

13 - 2 cups grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
14 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add oil, melted butter, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
04 - Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix to maintain tender texture.
06 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly moist without being dense or heavy
  • It uses up that summer zucchini bounty in the most delicious way possible
02 -
  • Squeezing excess moisture from the grated zucchini prevents a soggy center
  • Overmixing the batter will make your bread tough instead of tender
03 -
  • Grate your zucchini on the large holes of a box grater for better texture
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly
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