Description
Orange Cranberry Zucchini Bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of fresh oranges, tart cranberries, and moist zucchini in every bite. This easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, filling your kitchen with warm, inviting aromas. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 1 large orange
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, orange zest, and juice until well combined; stir in grated zucchini.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; then gently stir in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg