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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 delight of the Best Homemade Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar, a perfect blend of moistness and sweetness that transforms your summer zucchini bounty into a beloved treat. This easy recipe combines grated zucchini with rich brown sugar and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Its versatility allows for customization with chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, making it a family favorite. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly—bake extra loaves for future enjoyment!

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 nutmeg, ground
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, greek yogurt, or sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (keep moisture)
  • Optional: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped nuts, raisins, or similar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix the oil, sugars, eggs, applesauce (or yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without overmixing.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini and optional add-ins.
  6. Pour the batter into the 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 to cool completely.

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