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Easy Honey-Sweetened Zucchini Bread Recipe

Easy Honey-Sweetened Zucchini Bread

Enjoy a sweet snack without the guilt of refined sugars with this Easy Honey-Sweetened Zucchini Bread, combining health and indulgence using honey and zucchini for a moist, flavorful loaf.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Bread
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it lightly with oil or butter.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, honey, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Step 5: If using, fold in the nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips into the batter.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Step 8: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: Slice and enjoy your zucchini bread!

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite add-ins, and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.