With fresh strawberries and zucchini in season, it's time to whip up my Fresh Strawberry Zucchini Quick Bread. This easy zucchini bread recipe is perfect for a light breakfast or a quick snack.
Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level with a knife.
Add the flour to a large bowl along with the sugar, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Gently whisk to combine.
Place the zucchini on a paper towel to drain the excess moisture.
In a medium bowl, add the milk, oil, egg, zucchini and strawberries.
Gently mix then add to the dry ingredients. With a spatula, stir to combine.
Line the parchment paper in the loaf pan. Spoon the batter into the pan.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Place on a cooling rack.
Combine powdered sugar with lemon juice and mix in the remaining strawberries. Whisk together and gently smash the strawberries in.
Pour the glaze over the loaf and enjoy!
Notes
Notes:Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Helpful tips:
Be sure to squeeze the zucchini dry. If you skip this step, the bread will become soggy.
Cut the strawberries on the smaller side so they mix into batter easier.
Avoid overmixing the batter.
Commonly asked Questions about making Zucchini Bread:Do you take the skin off of the zucchini when baking bread? It’s a personal choice. I leave the skin on while some people like to peel it off. Do you remove the seeds before making zucchini bread? No. Whether you are using a food processor or grating it, it is fine to leave the seeds in.What is the easiest way to shred zucchini? Using a food processor is fast and efficient. Grating also works.