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Tender Zucchini Bread Recipe with Walnuts and Cinnamon Easy Moist Delight

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A moist and tender zucchini bread with walnuts and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This recipe balances subtle vegetable sweetness with warm spices and crunchy nuts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 300g), lightly squeezed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g), sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100g), packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml), neutral oil like canola or sunflower
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (about 120g), toasted
  • Optional: ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor to get about 2 cups. Place in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze out some moisture, leaving it slightly moist.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs with vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini and toasted walnuts. If using, fold in raisins or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and spread with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Leave some moisture in the zucchini for extra moistness. Toast walnuts before adding for better flavor. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use coconut oil.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, walnuts, cinnamon, moist bread, quick bread, breakfast, snack, easy recipe

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