Here is a classic, moist, and delicious recipe for **Homemade Zucchini Bread**:
## 🍞 Classic Homemade Zucchini Bread
**Prep Time:** 15 mins | **Bake Time:** 50–60 mins | **Yield:** 2 loaves (about 12–16 slices)
### 🛒 Ingredients
#### **Wet Ingredients:**
* **3 large** eggs, room temperature
* **1 cup** vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil/butter)
* **1 ½ to 2 cups** granulated sugar *(adjust to preferred sweetness)*
* **2 tsp** vanilla extract
* **2 cups** freshly grated zucchini (packed, unpeeled)
#### **Dry Ingredients:**
* **3 cups** all-purpose flour
* **1 tbsp** ground cinnamon
* **1 tsp** baking soda
* **1 tsp** salt
* **½ tsp** baking powder
* **½ tsp** ground nutmeg *(optional)*
#### **Optional Mix-ins:**
* **1 cup** chopped walnuts or pecans
* **1 cup** semi-sweet chocolate chips
### 📋 Instructions
1. **Prep the Oven & Pans:**
* Preheat your oven to **325°F (165°C)**.
* Lightly grease two 8 \times 4-inch loaf pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. **Prep the Zucchini:**
* Shred the zucchini using a box grater.
* *Note:* Do not peel the zucchini. Gently squeeze out excessive pooled water using a paper towel, but leave it reasonably moist so the bread stays soft.
3. **Mix Wet & Dry Separately:**
* In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg.
* In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. **Combine:**
* Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir just until combined (do not overmix).
* Fold in the grated zucchini and optional nuts or chocolate chips.
5. **Bake:**
* Divide the batter evenly between your two prepared loaf pans.
* Bake for **50 to 60 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. **Cool:**
* Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
> 💡 **Tip:** Zucchini bread freezes exceptionally well! Wrap cooled whole loaves or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Classic Homemade Zucchini Bread
