Lemon Zucchini Bread
Simple and quick to make, this sweet loaf is bursting with flavor. This lemon zucchini bread is fresh and zingy and makes for a wonderful dessert.
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest about 3 lemons
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup full fat Greek yogurt room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini about 1 large zucchini
For the lemon glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, place the sugar and lemon zest and use your fingers to rub them together until well blended and fragrant. Add the eggs, oil, yogurt, and vanilla, and whisk to combine.
- Transfer the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients and mix with a spatula until no streaks remain. Fold in the zucchini.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smooth out the top, and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. If necessary, tent the pan with foil after 45 minutes of baking to prevent the top from browning too much.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan, set on a wire rack. Once cooled, remove the loaf.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. Whisk all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and serve immediately.
Notes
My Top Tip: Don’t squeeze the zucchini of excess water. This helps to keep the bread nice and moist. If your zucchini is particularly watery (if it is larger), you can dab it lightly with a paper towel
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: You can freeze the bread for up to 3 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
This recipe has been updated in May 2026, but if you like the original version, you can still find it here:
Cooking spray
1 ½ cups zucchini grated, about 1 ½ medium zucchinis
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup full fat Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons lemon zest about 3 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup chopped walnuts optional
For the lemon glaze:
½ cup Powdered sugar
½ lemon juiced
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper and cooking spray.
In a large bowl, fold together zucchini, sugar, olive oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Fold dry ingredients into wet and mix until incorporated. Fold in walnuts (if using).
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, rotating the pan halfway through. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and slice.
Meanwhile, make the glaze. Whisk all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and serve immediately.
Cooking spray
1 ½ cups zucchini grated, about 1 ½ medium zucchinis
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup full fat Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons lemon zest about 3 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup chopped walnuts optional
For the lemon glaze:
½ cup Powdered sugar
½ lemon juiced
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper and cooking spray.
In a large bowl, fold together zucchini, sugar, olive oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Fold dry ingredients into wet and mix until incorporated. Fold in walnuts (if using).
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, rotating the pan halfway through. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and slice.
Meanwhile, make the glaze. Whisk all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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