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August 9, 2013

Lemon Zucchini Bread

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If you want a small bread for gifting or just eating, try my lemon zucchini bread.

This recipe for lemon zucchini bread is one of my favorite go-to recipes of all time.  Give it a try and you’ll love it, too!

Mini Zucchini Bread with Lemon Icing

Last weekend was one of my most productive in the kitchen all summer.  With all the family functions we’ve been going to up in Maine, we haven’t been home much. Mr. Juggling Act took one look in the stand-up freezer and declared that it was nearly empty.  (He sounded a little panicked).  Mind you I wasn’t surprised – in the last 9 weeks, we’ve spent 6 weekends (some of them three-day weekends!) in Maine.

It’s been hectic I tell you.

But when I get the urge (and the time) to start filling my freezer, the first thing I think of actually isn’t a casserole, but a quick bread.  You’ve heard me wax poetic dozens of times about how much I love these breads for breakfast, snack and even dessert, and they freeze beautifully.  So last weekend I decided to try my hand at some zucchini bread flavored with lemon.

So good, people, so good!  You’re going to want to make this – trust me!

Lemon zucchini bread with lemon icing on a yellow pedestal

Totally amazing Lemon Zucchini Bread topped with lemon glaze is perfect for brunch!
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Can I make them full-sized?

Yes, you can definitely make the mini zucchini bread loaves into full-sized loaves. In fact, the recipe will be the same, just put the dough into one pan instead of multiple small pans. And keep an eye on the baking time. Use a toothpick to check to see if they are done. If the toothpick comes out clean, you know they are fully baked and ready to cool.

How long will the lemon zucchini bread stay good in the freezer?

I adore freezing sweet bread. When you make the lemon zucchini bread into mini loaves, freeze them in individual freezer bags. They will last 2 months in the freezer. When you are ready to eat them, you can thaw them at room temperature or even in the refrigerator or the microwave.
 

Lemon Zucchini Bread Shopping List

Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients. This is what you’ll need to make lemon zucchini bread.
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Eggs
  • Oil
  • Applesauce
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Buttermilk
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1-2 zucchini)

Items You May Also Need

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  • Food Processor
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Wire Whisk
  • Mini Loaf Pans
  • Small Freezer Bags
  • Lemon Zester

For a list of some of my favorite items to use when cooking, and why I chose them, please visit my Kitchen Resource page.

Lemon Zucchini Bread

Here’s how to make mini lemon zucchini bread – perfect for freezing for later.

Mini Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Zucchini Bread

These mini lemon zucchini bread loaves are perfect for freezing and eating later. 
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Course: brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, sweet bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Author: Ang Paris

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Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Juice of 1 lemon or 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup grated zucchini

For the Lemon Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Instructions

For the Bread:

  • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees. Grease and flour three mini bread pans and set aside.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the applesauce and oil. Add the sugar and mix well.  Next add the buttermilk, lemon juice, and zest.  Lastly, fold in the grated zucchini (by the way, you don't need to peel your zucchini first, just wash and grate!)
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans until a test comes out clean - about 20-25 minutes, depending on your oven.  Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.

For the Icing:

  • Whisk together the ingredients until the icing is combined, but not thin.  Add more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
  • Once the bread is completely cooled, pour the lemon glaze over the bread and wait for it to set up - about an hour, before cutting.
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

Other Flavors of Icing

If you aren’t a fan of lemon, that’s ok! Not everyone loves that tartness in their sweet breads. These taste amazing without any icing at all. Or, if you do want to try an icing on them, just do a plain buttercream. Instead of lemon juice, use butter.

Another idea that will taste perfect is a cream cheese frosting.

Brunch Ideas

This lemon zucchini bread is perfect for brunch. It is beautiful and a very light bread with a vibrant flavor.

You can pair it with a quiche or your favorite breakfast drink. I love the fresh flavor of orange smoothies with it.

Mini Zucchini Bread – Perfect Gift Idea

These make a really thoughtful and delicious gift idea. Wrap them in cellophane with a beautiful ribbon. You can also print the recipe and attach it to the loaf of bread.

If you liked my lemon zucchini bread, you’ll love these:

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  • Apple Carrot Bread with Lemon Glaze

Try these brunch classics

These are some of my favorite brunch recipes from amazing food blogs I follow.

  • Pineapple Upside Down Monkey Bread – Wonky Wonderful – This is a super sticky bread that you will love digging your fork into.
  • Pumpkin Spice Pull-Apart Bread – A Day in Candi Land – All the flavors of fall combine in a perfect bread that everyone at brunch will adore.
  • Coconut Macadamia Banana Bread – Garlic & Zest – The toasted macadamia nuts on top of the bread make this a beautiful bread to share at brunch.

 

 

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  1. Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says

    July 14, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Mmmm… These look lovely! With our garden in full swing, this would be a great way to use up some zucchini! I’d like to feature this post tomorrow at Tuesdays with a Twist. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    • Ang Paris says

      July 15, 2014 at 8:00 am

      Thanks so much for your sweet note. I’m flattered you want to feature my recipe!

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    May 13, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    This sounds divine! Thanks for sharing the recipe at our Tips & Tricks Link Party!

    Jessica
    My Life By Jess

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  3. Walking ON Sunshine Recipes says

    May 17, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Thanks for joining Delicious Dishes Recipe Party! Hope to see you back again TODAY!

    Reply

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