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Orange Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Delightful Orange Cranberry Zucchini Bread for Cozy Days

This Orange Cranberry Zucchini Bread is a vibrant, quick bread recipe perfect for cozy days and festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.33 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • Zest of 1 Orange
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini Squeeze out excess liquid before adding.
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Can substitute with dried cranberries.
Optional Additions
  • 0.5-1 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips Optional for a sweeter twist.

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, then lightly coat it with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a teaspoon each of cinnamon and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ cup of fresh orange juice, and the zest of one orange. Whisk together until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of grated zucchini and 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze excess liquid from zucchini and avoid overmixing the batter for the best texture.

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