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Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

A delightful loaf that combines the refreshing tang of lemon with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds and the moisture of grated zucchini.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini, squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce as a Halal-friendly oil substitute
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 medium lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract halal-certified

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, combine the grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter. It’s okay to see a few lumps!
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze any excess moisture from your grated zucchini to prevent the bread from becoming soggy. You can swap out the sugars for honey or coconut sugar, but be mindful of moisture content. If your loaf is browning too fast, cover it with foil for the second half of the baking time to ensure even cooking. Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruits for variation.