Ingredients
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2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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¼ cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven and Pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Grate and Drain the Zucchini
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Grate zucchini and lightly press with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients
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In another large bowl, beat eggs with both sugars, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Combine
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Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
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Fold in shredded zucchini and any optional add-ins (nuts, chocolate chips).
6. Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.