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Best Homemade Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar

Best Homemade Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar

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Indulge in the Best Homemade Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar, a delightful treat that brings together the natural sweetness of garden-fresh zucchini and the rich flavor of brown sugar. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With easy-to-follow steps and versatile add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, you can customize it to suit any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or paired with a dollop of cream cheese, this zucchini bread is a delicious way to use up summer squash while delighting your taste buds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or Greek yogurt/sour cream)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, applesauce (or yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; add any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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