Lemon Zucchini Bread

This Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe is my new favorite! If I hadn’t put the zucchini in myself, I never would have known it was there! I love zucchini and zucchini bread, and I have tried many versions, but this is the best zucchini bread I have ever had, hands down. I have seriously been eating a slice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is that good. It’s packed with fresh lemon flavor, the richness of cake and of course, vegetables in the form of zucchini. Every time I start to feel a twinge of guilt for eating that much, I remind myself that I’m eating zucchini and it’s healthy, right?

Ingredients in Lemon Zucchini Bread

The base of this bread is a super easy quick bread recipe that can be changed up several different ways. Here’s all you need for the zucchini mixture:

White flour – unbleached white flour is best. Avoid using whole wheat flour in this recipe.Baking powderSaltEggsVegetable oil or canola oilWhite sugarButtermilk – if you don’t have buttermilk, make your own by mixing a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice in a cup of milk and whisk. Let it sit about five minutes, and bam! You have buttermilk.Fresh lemon juice – if you don’t have fresh lemons, lemon juice from a bottle works too.Lemon zest – use a small grater to scrape a little of the lemon peeling to get lemon zest. Zucchini – grated. I use a medium size grater but you could grate it smaller if desired.

Glaze for Lemon Zucchini Bread

And now for my favorite part of this recipe: the glaze! The rich glaze adds another layer of lemon flavor and makes it seem more like a glorious dessert. Just drizzle on top of a cooled loaf of zucchini bread and enjoy!

Powdered sugar – sift the sugar so it’s nice and lightJuice of one whole lemon – or about a tablespoon or two of lemon juiceHalf and half – to thin the glaze. You can use milk too.

How to Bake

Use parchment paper or a good cooking spray and spray the baking pans so the bread comes out clean from the pan. You’ll know when the bread is done, when you insert a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean. To cool, turn the loaves upside down and let them cool on a wire rack so the moisture doesn’t turn the bottom of the bread soggy.

Can Lemon Zucchini Bread be Frozen?

Yes! In fact, this is a terrific recipe to make a double or triple batch, then freeze for later. Just make sure the bread is cooled completely, then tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. You can then cover it in aluminum foil or a Ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to three months. To thaw, take the bread out of the foil or bag, but keep the plastic wrap on until it’s thawed completely to keep it from drying out. Keep the lemon zucchini bread tightly covered on the counter for up to three days, or in the fridge it’ll stay good for a week. READ NEXT: 33+ Super Easy Breakfast Ideas

Fresh From the Oven

There is something about the smell and taste of baked bread. Whether its a traditional yeast and flour bread, or one of the many other sweet flavored breads, like the ones below, your sense of smell and taste will thank you!

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