Quick and Moist Zucchini Bread in Just 60 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups (about 2 medium) grated zucchini, drained of excess moisture
• 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips or raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Prepare the loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the sugar, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the grated zucchini and optional add-ins (nuts or chocolate chips, if using).

7. 7

   Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.