Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 cup of vegetable or coconut oil
• 2 cups of shredded zucchini
• 1 tbs. of vanilla extract
• 1 grated lemon rind
• 1 tsp of cinnamon

• 3 cups of flour
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1 tsp of baking powder

• 3 tbs of lemon juice
• 3 tsp sugar

Beat eggs, add sugar, mixing until well blended. Next, add in vanilla extract, lemon rind, cinnamon and the oil. Mix again, fold in zucchini. Sift dry ingredients together. Preheat oven to 350. Add dry ingredients to liquid mixture, a little at a time until fully incorporated. Pour batter into two lightly greased loaf pans. Bake at 350º for 45-50 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes.

While cooling, heat sugar and lemon juice together until sugar dissolved. Drizzle mixture of loaves. Let cool before serving.

Looking to switch it up? Add in 1 cup; crushed walnuts, chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped dried apricots.

Nonna’s Zucchini Bread – A Sweet Slice of Tradition (With a Hidden Twist!)

There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked zucchini bread filling the kitchen—a warm, inviting scent that instantly feels like home. Nonna’s recipe has been a family favorite for generations, and the best part? It’s secretly packed with zucchini—but you’d never know it!

As a kid, I devoured slice after slice, never realizing I was actually eating vegetables. Moist, perfectly spiced, and just the right amount of sweet, this bread is the ultimate way to sneak some goodness into your day. Whether you serve it as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert, it’s always a hit.

Want to make it even better? Add chocolate chips, walnuts, or a cinnamon sugar topping for an extra indulgent twist. However you slice it, this classic zucchini bread proves that healthy eating doesn’t have to taste healthy. 😉

Ready to bake? Let’s bring a little Nonna’s love into your kitchen! 🍞✨

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