Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Hello everyone! What a crazy few weeks it's been here, my baby (not really a baby, but he's my baby) started school a few weeks ago and it has been a crazy adjustment for all of us. Kaley wanders around the house looking for him most of the day and seems pretty confused as to where he is hiding, but the smiles when he finally comes home are too sweet!

But today is the day! I am FINALLY sharing the recipe for the Zucchini Lemon Poppy seed Bread I made and shared back in June on Instagram with you guys! Sorry that it has taken so long, life just got in the way.

I found the recipe on good old Pinterest from Fabulously Frugal and it was easy enough to make, considering the work it is to grate zucchini. I made one large loaf instead of mini loaves and chose not to put the glaze on from the original recipe. Next time I do want to try the mini loaves for the simple fact that I think they are adorable and would be the cutest little gifts for people.

Zucchini Lemon Poppyseed Bread  (adapted from Fabulously Frugal)                     

3 cups grated zucchini
3/4 cup butter, melted an cooled
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp poppy seeds
3 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice (that's all I got from my lemons)

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and line bottom with parchment paper.

2. Grate zucchini, then wring out in paper towels or clean dish towel to remove excess moisture. Set aside.

3. Whisk dry ingredients together in small bowl (flour, baking powder and poppy seeds). In a large separate bowl  mix the eggs and sugar. Add zucchini, butter, zest and juice. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the zucchini mixture until combined. Pour into prepared loaf pan.

4. Bake 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack before removing. Turn cake onto rack and let another 30 minutes before eating or let cool completely before storing.

And honestly guys, I really don't think it needed the glaze at all! This bread was a hit both with Luis and I and when I brought it to work. The bread was just sweet enough with the delicious hints of lemon and the yummy poppy seeds. I love poppy seeds, and this is probably my favourite flavour combination.

So if you find yourself with some zucchini and the energy to bake, you should try this bread. You will not be disappointed! And if you're in the mood for something chocolatey, check out my zucchini brownies. Another recipe that doesn't disappoint.

Kerby