Zucchini Bread

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Classic zucchini bread recipe made in one bowl. Customizable with nuts or chocolate chips and freezer-friendly.
Clare Greco
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:15:47 GMT
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My zucchini bread brings cozy comfort to any day. Moist spiced full of garden fresh goodness perfect any time. Simple ingredients create something truly special breakfast through dessert.

Pure Magic

This recipe gives you that perfect soft texture rich flavor every time. One bowl quick cleanup makes baking joy not work. Everyone loves how it turns out.

What You Need

  • Oil: Makes everything tender moist.
  • Sugars: Brown white blend perfect sweet.
  • Cinnamon: Warm cozy spice touch.
  • Leaveners: Help bread rise light.
  • Zucchini: Fresh shredded no need peel.

Start With Zucchini

Quick Grate
Box grater food processor both work great.
Right Amount
Cup half shredded makes perfect loaf.
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Easy Steps

Dry Team
Mix flour leaven salt together.
Wet Mix
Blend oil sugars eggs spices smooth.
Come Together
Fold dry into wet add zucchini gentle.

Time To Bake

Pour into prepared pan bake till golden. Eight by four pan makes that perfect dome top everyone loves.

Pan Choice Matters

Eight by four gives high pretty top. Nine by five makes flatter loaf still good. Mini pans perfect for sharing gifts.

Make It Yours

Add chocolate chips nuts fresh berries. Try as muffins different flavors endless fun.

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Best Tips

  • Keep zucchini skin adds color nutrients.
  • Save extra shredded freezer ready later.
  • Make two loaves one now one freeze.

Keep It Fresh

Wrap tight stays good three days counter. Freezer keeps whole loaves slices longer enjoy anytime.

Freezer Magic

Whole loaves keep three months frozen. Slice first grab easy snacks later thaw quick.

Serve It Right

Perfect plain buttered toasted cream cheese. Hot coffee tea makes it extra special.

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Always Right Time

Good morning noon night any season. Everyone loves it comfort flavor fits everywhere.

Keep Coming Back

Simple steps reliable results endless ways play. This recipe becomes kitchen favorite fast.

Pure Joy

Try this bread taste homemade happiness. Beginner pro baker everyone gets perfect loaf. Moist flavorful pure comfort every slice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Should I squeeze the water out of the zucchini?
No, do not drain or squeeze the zucchini. The moisture is needed to keep the bread moist.
→ What size pan should I use?
Either 8x4 or 9x5 inch loaf pan works. 8x4 creates a more domed top while 9x5 will be flatter.
→ How should I store this bread?
Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
→ Can I use all regular sugar?
Yes, substitute 1 cup granulated sugar for the brown and white sugar combination.
→ What can I add to this bread?
Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips after mixing in zucchini for variations.

Zucchini Bread

A simple, moist quick bread made with fresh zucchini. One bowl recipe that's perfect for using up garden zucchini.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
60 Minutes
Total Time
75 Minutes


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (1 loaf)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
03 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
04 1/2 teaspoon salt.
05 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
06 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed.
07 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
08 2 large eggs.
09 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
11 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8x4 or 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step 02

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 03

Stir oil and sugars until smooth. Add cinnamon, eggs, and vanilla.

Step 04

Mix in flour mixture until thick. Stir in zucchini until batter loosens.

Step 05

Pour into pan. Bake 50-65 minutes until toothpick comes clean.

Notes

  1. Do not drain zucchini - moisture needed for bread.
  2. Can add 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips.

Tools You'll Need

  • Loaf pan.
  • Mixing bowls.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 328
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 46 g
  • Protein: 4 g