Description
Moist, citrusy, and naturally gluten-free — this Almond Flour Lemon Zucchini Bread is sunshine in every slice! With a bright lemon zest aroma, soft crumb from almond flour, and hidden zucchini goodness, it’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
Zest of 2 lemons
3 large eggs
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or poppy seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Squeeze the grated zucchini using a clean towel to remove excess moisture, then fold it into the wet ingredients.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined — don’t overmix!
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice, serve, and enjoy your moist, lemony, gluten-free delight!
Notes
To avoid sogginess, always squeeze excess water from the zucchini before mixing.
For a sweeter loaf, add 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar or top with a light lemon glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tablespoon lemon juice).
You can substitute honey with agave or maple syrup for a vegan option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 55