Super Good Zucchini Bread

I know, there are a million and one recipes for Zucchini Bread out there.  I've tried them all.  That is why I'm going to share this one with you. Of all the ones I've tried, I think this one is the best.  I found it years ago in Family Fun magazine. It's a classic Zuke Bread recipe that's easy and quick to put together, and it bakes up really nice. The flavor and texture are just the way they should be -- not too sweet with just enough spice and lots of little green zucchini flecks. You can make the batter into muffins as well. So good!

Zucchini Bread
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini (2 small zukes)
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 cups flour (may use some whole wheat)
1 tsp baking soda
1 TB baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Heat the oven to 350-F.  Grease a 9x5" bread pan or spray with PAM cooking spray for baking.

Combine the eggs, oil and sugar in a large bowl and whisk until well combined.  Stir in the zucchini and walnuts.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices and stir well.  Pour the dry ingredients over the zucchini mixture and stir until well combined.  Bake for 60-65 min. or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. This crust tends to brown quickly so check it after about 20 min. Cover loosely with a piece of foil if necessary. When done, cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then remove and cool on a rack.

If you want to make muffins instead of a loaf, add 1/2 cup extra flour. Line a 12 count muffin tin with paper liners and fill them with batter 3/4 full.  I usually get 15-16 muffins out of this recipe.  Bake at 350-F for ~25 minutes.

Happy Baking!