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Moist Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread

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A moist and flavorful zucchini bread bursting with fresh lemon zest and juicy blueberries, perfect for brunch or a snack. This easy recipe captures a nostalgic homemade feel with a tender crumb and bright citrus notes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, unpeeled)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (frozen works too, do not thaw)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside about 1 ½ cups.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini and blueberries carefully to avoid breaking the berries.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the bread on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent gummy texture. Toss frozen blueberries in flour to prevent sinking. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Cool before slicing to avoid gummy texture.

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