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Zucchini Bread with Cinnamon Streusel

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A sweet, moist loaf topped with crunchy cinnamon streusel, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Stir in the grated zucchini and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the nuts if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Mix together the brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon for the streusel.
  8. Sprinkle the streusel over the batter evenly.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use fresh zucchini for the best flavor. Allow the bread to cool fully before slicing.

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