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Zucchini Bread Mini Loaves - Moist, Comforting, and Perfectly Portable

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Zucchini: 2 medium (about 2 cups finely grated)
  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups
  • Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
  • Light brown sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon: 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Neutral oil: 1/2 cup (canola, vegetable, or light olive oil)
  • Plain yogurt or sour cream: 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
  • Optional add-ins: 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 3/4 cup chocolate chips, or 1/2 cup raisins
  • Optional topping: 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
  • Nonstick spray or butter: for greasing mini loaf pans

Method
 

  1. Prep the pans and oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 4–6 mini loaf pans (about 5 x 3 inches each) and line with parchment slings if you have them.
  2. Grate the zucchini: Trim ends and grate on the fine or medium side of a box grater. Lightly press with a clean towel to remove excess moisture, but don’t wring it dry. You want some moisture left.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Combine gently: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir with a spatula until a few streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in zucchini and add-ins: Stir in the grated zucchini and any add-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins). Mix just until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
  7. Fill the pans: Divide the batter evenly among the mini loaf pans, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if using.
  8. Bake: Bake for 22–30 minutes, depending on pan size and oven. They’re done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Let loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature. A swipe of butter or a drizzle of honey is lovely, but not necessary.