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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Delicious Blueberry Zucchini Bread: Moist & Nutritious Delight

This Blueberry Zucchini Bread is a nutritious twist on traditional bread, combining blueberries and zucchini for a moist, delightful experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup white sugar can be reduced for a healthier option
  • ½ cup vegetable oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 large eggs essential for structure
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini squeeze out excess water
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour can swap with whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon add warmth and depth
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder necessary leavening
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda helps achieve light texture
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries toss in flour to prevent sinking

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Loaf Pans
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a bowl, combine white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Fold in shredded zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Toss fresh blueberries in a tablespoon of flour and fold into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for approximately 50 minutes.
  8. Allow loaves to cool in the pans for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Squeeze excess water from zucchini for best texture. Fresh blueberries are ideal; if using frozen, add them directly to the batter without thawing.

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