Zucchini Bread with Olive Oil

Say hello to this soft, fluffy zucchini bread is the kind of treat that smells like a cozy Sunday morning and tastes even better. It’s tender, lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and just sweet enough to feel like a little victory. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make — no fancy equipment, no complicated steps, just pure, homey deliciousness. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sneaking bites straight from the kitchen counter. You’re only a few simple steps away from a loaf of golden, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Let’s get baking!

Ingredients

185 grams / 1½ cups grated zucchini

140 grams / ⅔ cup light brown sugar

80 milliliters / ⅓ cup olive oil (or other oil such as safflower or canola)

80 milliliters / ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt

2 large eggs

5 milliliters / 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

190 grams / 1½ cups all-purpose flour

3 grams / ½ teaspoon salt

3 grams / ½ teaspoon baking soda

2 grams / ½ teaspoon baking powder

4 grams / 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 gram / ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 grams / 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

55 grams / ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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Method

Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter up your loaf pan & powder it with a sprinkle of flour, or give it a generous spritz of baking spray.

In a big bowl, grab a rubber spatula and mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, olive oil, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. It’s going to look a little messy, but trust the process.

In another bowl, sieve then whisk up the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest. 

Then gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet ones until just combined. If you're feeling fancy, fold in those walnuts too.

Pour that gorgeous batter into your prepared pan and pop it in the oven. Bake for 40 to 55 minutes. It’s ready when a toothpick comes out clean—or close enough that you just can’t wait any longer.

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then pop it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (If you can wait that long before slicing… but no judgment if you can’t.)

Veggies never looked so good 😊

Please watch the video below. Enjoy your adventure time in the kitchen.

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