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Sliced lemon zucchini bread with citrus glaze drizzled on top

Easy Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe – A Bright, Flavorful Delight!

Chef Andrew
There’s something magical about the combination of zesty lemon and moist zucchini bread—it’s fresh, slightly sweet, and utterly irresistible! This foolproof recipe guides you through making the softest loaf with a citrus glaze that takes it to the next level.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan

Ingredients
  

For the Bread

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup grated zucchini drained of excess moisture

For the Lemon Glaze (Optional)

  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Prep Zucchini & Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Grate zucchini, then place in a clean towel and squeeze firmly to remove all excess moisture. This is key to a perfect texture.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, mix the sugar, oil, egg, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Fold in the drained zucchini.
  • Make Batter & Bake: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined—do not overmix. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool & Glaze: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest for the glaze. Drizzle over the bread before slicing.

Notes

Pro Tips for the Best Lemon Zucchini Bread

  • Don’t overmix: Mix the batter only until the flour is just incorporated to keep the bread tender and soft.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides a much brighter, more authentic flavor than bottled juice.
  • Toast slices: For an extra treat, serve toasted slices with butter or cream cheese!
Keyword Lemon Zucchini Bread, Quick Bread, Zucchini Bread