- How many calories are in lemon zucchini bread?

A slice typically ranges between 160 to 220 calories, depending on ingredients and glaze thickness.

- Why is my zucchini bread sticky?

This usually happens when zucchini isn’t drained properly or the bread is underbaked.

Too much baking soda or uneven mixing can cause this. Always follow the measurements and mix thoroughly.

Yes! The skin is tender and nutritious—no need to peel zucchini before grating.

Moist, tangy, and perfectly sweet, this glazed lemon zucchini bread is the perfect summer treat bursting with citrus flavor and hidden veggies.

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, and sugar until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in the grated zucchini gently.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over the cooled bread and let it set before slicing.

Use fresh zucchini and don’t skip the lemon zest—it adds a big punch of citrus flavor!

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