Mary's Best Zucchini Bread

Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with Mary’s Best Zucchini Bread, a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack. Bursting with the goodness of freshly grated zucchini, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between hearty and sweet. The addition of optional chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while a quick 15-minute prep time makes it wonderfully easy to whip up. Each slice is a tender, comforting bite that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or an afternoon cup of tea. Ideal for using up garden-fresh zucchini, this classic quick bread is baked to golden perfection in just an hour. Whether you serve it plain, buttered, or spread with cream cheese, this irresistible zucchini bread is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Grated zucchini
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve as is, or with a spread of butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1365.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4013.9

Total Fat 210.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 100.8g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2854.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 512.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 314.8g
Protein 52.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 236.7mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 1924.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 49.3%