Description
Irresistible Blueberry Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze is a delightful blend of sweet blueberries and zesty lemon, creating a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. With its vibrant colors and comforting aroma, this bread evokes cherished memories of baking in Grandma’s kitchen. Easy to prepare, it promises to impress family and friends with every slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, grated zucchini, oil (or applesauce), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Gently stir in blueberries and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg