Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread 

Bright, moist, and tender, this Lemon Zucchini Bread strikes the perfect balance between zesty lemon freshness and subtle zucchini goodness. The grated zucchini keeps each slice wonderfully soft, while lemon zest and juice provide a vibrant, citrusy lift. It’s an ideal breakfast treat, snack, or sweet finish to your day—and that sweet lemon glaze on top makes it simply irresistible. Packed with hidden veggies and classic quick-bread charm, this loaf is sure to become a crowd-pleaser fast.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• 1 tsp baking soda
  
  

• 1 tsp baking powder
  
  

• 2 cups granulated sugar
  
  

• Zest of 2 large lemons
  
  

• 3 large eggs
  
  

• 1 cup light olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  
  

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  
  

• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• 2 cups grated zucchini
  
  

Lemon Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar
  
  

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 °F. Grease and flour two 8×4-inch loaf pans.
   
   

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
   
   

3. In another bowl, rub lemon zest into sugar until fragrant, then add eggs, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
   
   

4. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined, then fold in the zucchini.
   
   

5. Divide batter evenly between the loaf pans.
   
   

6. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   
   

7. Let the loaves cool for 15 minutes in the pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
   
   

8. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaves.
   
   

Nutrients (per slice, approximate)
 

• Calories: 250 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 39 g
  
  

• Protein: 2 g
  
  

• Fat: 9 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 20 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 152 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 70 mg
  
  

• Sugar: 26 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 50 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 2.8 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 14 mg
  
  

• Iron: 0.9 mg