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Lemon Pistachio Zucchini Bread

Lemon Pistachio Zucchini Bread

This Lemon Pistachio Zucchini Bread is moist, nutty, and packed with bright citrus flavor. With the perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and zest, it’s an easy and elegant quick bread that’s bakery-worthy and ideal for brunch or snacking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 293
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Base
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Citrus Kick
  • 1 small lemon, zest of finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Mix-ins
  • 2 cups zucchini, finely grated
  • 1 cup pistachio nuts, chopped roasted or raw, unsalted
For Prep
  • as needed nonstick cooking spray for greasing pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, and oil until smooth. Mix in the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans and gently tap to remove air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use finely grated zucchini without peeling. Toast pistachios before adding for extra flavor. To make it healthier, swap half the flour for whole wheat. Add a lemon glaze for extra zing. Check doneness at 45 minutes to avoid overbaking.