Moist Zucchini Bread Cinnamon Nuts (Printable)

A moist, spiced loaf loaded with shredded zucchini, cinnamon, and crunchy nuts for wholesome snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
12 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

13 - 2 cups zucchini, grated and squeezed of excess moisture
14 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add oil, melted butter, and vanilla; mix until smooth and creamy.
04 - Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix as this can result in a dense, tough bread.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed.
07 - Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
08 - Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
09 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms that overwhelming garden zucchini into something you'll actually crave eating
  • The texture is incredibly moist without being dense, thanks to the perfect balance of oil and butter
  • It freezes beautifully so you can pull out a slice whenever that afternoon coffee needs a companion
02 -
  • Squeezing the moisture out of your grated zucchini is non-negotiable—wrap it in a clean towel and twist hard
  • Room temperature ingredients mix better, so take your eggs out before you start prepping
  • The toothpick should come out with moist crumbs, not perfectly clean, or you'll overbake it
03 -
  • Grate your zucchini on the large holes of your box grater—too fine and it disappears into the bread
  • If your zucchini is particularly watery, squeeze it twice to ensure you get enough moisture out
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