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    Home » Dessert » Bread » Zucchini Bread

    Zucchini Bread

    Published: Jul 21, 2022 · Modified: Apr 7, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    This Zucchini Bread recipe is the best way to use zucchini! Slather a warm slice of bread with butter and enjoy with a cup of coffee.

    baked bread in a pan

    One of my best friend’s moms made zucchini bread when we were growing up. She was so well known for it in her small town that neighbors started paying her to make it for them!

    What You’ll Find In This Post

    • Zucchini Bread Ingredients
    • How To Make Zucchini Bread
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    Zucchini Bread Ingredients

    This recipe calls for the same ingredients as other sweet bread with the addition of shredded zucchini. Scroll down for the complete recipe with ingredient measurements.

    • Eggs: The eggs add moisture to the bread, help provide structure, and assist with leavening.
    • Vegetable Oil: This recipe calls for vegetable oil for the fat. You can also use canola oil but do not use olive oil in this recipe because it will affect the flavor.
    • Sugar: We used a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar in this bread.
    • Vanilla: The vanilla extract adds flavor to the recipe.
    • Flour: All-purpose flour provides the structure.
    • Leavener: We used both baking soda and baking powder for leavening the bread.
    • Seasoning: This bread is seasoned with salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
    • Zucchini: We used one cup of shredded zucchini which is about one medium zucchini.
    a loaf of bread in a pan

    How To Make Zucchini Bread

    Making zucchini bread is a basic process. You’ll combine the oil and sugar, add the dry ingredients, stir in the zucchini, and bake. Scroll down for the printable recipe card and complete instructions.

    • Mix: Beat together the eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla until combined. This is done separately so that there is minimum mixing required once the dry ingredients are added.
    • Dry Ingredients: The dry ingredients are mixed in a separate bowl to ensure that the leavening and seasonings are dispersed throughout the flour for even baking and flavor. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
    • Shred: To shred the zucchini, you can use a food processor or a box grater. Stir one cup of the shredded zucchini into the batter.
    • Bake: Spread the batter in a prepared loaf pan and bake. Cool in the pan for about 20 minutes and then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
    sliced zucchini bread on a plate

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you peel zucchini for bread?

    No, you do not need to peel zucchini when using it to make bread.

    What ingredients are in zucchini bread?

    The ingredients are similar to other sweet bread like eggs, oil, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and seasonings with the addition of shredded zucchini.

    Do you shred or grate zucchini for bread?

    Both shredded and grated zucchini can be used for bread. We chose to shred the zucchini for our recipe.

    sliced zucchini bread on a white platter

    Want more sweet bread recipes? Try these next:

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    This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread recipe is a fall favorite. We even use this recipe to make muffins as well!

    Sweet Cornbread is delicious with a bowl of chili! This recipe is the cinnamon sugar version of traditional cornbread and it’s a little like having a slice of dessert with dinner.

    Zucchini bread on a serving platter

    Zucchini Bread

    This Zucchini Bread recipe is the best way to use zucchini! Slather a warm slice of bread with butter and enjoy with a cup of coffee.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
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    Equipment

    KitchenAid Hand Mixer
    Food Processor
    Pam Cooking Spray
    Non-Stick Loaf Pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 cup shredded zucchini about one medium zucchini

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325˚F. Grease and flour (or use a baking spray with flour) a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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    • Put the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla into a bowl. Beat until combined.
      a mixer stirring ingredients
    • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Add to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
      a hand using a wooden spoon to mix dry ingredients
    • Add the shredded zucchini and stir until combined.
      shredded vegetables in bread dough
    • Spread into the prepared loaf pan.
      a spatula scraping bread batter into a metal pan
    • Bake at 325˚F for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
      a baked loaf of zucchini bread in a bread pan.
    • Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
      a loaf cooling on a wire rack

    Video

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Holly says

      June 16, 2023 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent zucchini bread! Great recipe!

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