Zucchini Strawberry Bread
A moist, tender quick bread combining the subtle flavor of zucchini with the sweet, fruity burst of strawberries. Perfect for breakfast or as a light dessert.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir the shredded zucchini into the wet ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before adding it.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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