Grandma's Zucchini Bread Recipe

Grandma’s zucchini bread recipe is a nostalgic, moist, and warmly spiced quick bread made with fresh zucchini and a touch of cinnamon. Perfect for family gatherings or everyday snacks.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 mini loaves or 2 regular loaves

Ingredients

3 eggs 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3 tsp ground cinnamon 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease loaf pans
Whisk eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla in a bowl
In another bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon
Gently stir dry ingredients into wet mixture
Fold in grated zucchini and walnuts if using
Pour into pans ¾ full and bake 30–35 minutes for mini loaves or 60 minutes for full loaf
Test with toothpick for doneness

Notes

Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature Loaves can be frozen up to 3 months Do not overmix batter for best texture Optional walnuts add crunch but can be left out

Nutrition

Calories: 210
Fat: 10g
Saturated fat: 2g
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g