Zucchini bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread made with grated zucchini, flour, sugar, eggs, and spices. It's a popular summer treat that's easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. This article provides three delicious zucchini bread recipes: a classic zucchini bread, a chocolate chip zucchini bread, and a lemon zucchini bread. Each recipe has its own unique flavor and texture, so you're sure to find one that you love. The classic zucchini bread is a simple and straightforward recipe that's perfect for beginners. The chocolate chip zucchini bread adds a touch of sweetness and richness, while the lemon zucchini bread is a refreshing and citrusy twist on the classic. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about an hour. So grab a zucchini and get baking!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S ZUCCHINI BREAD
Really, really good and moist- my kids eat it as quickly as I can make it. Bread will freeze well, and keep in refrigerator for weeks.
Provided by v monte
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 179.8 mg, Sugar 19.2 g
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD
I shred and freeze zucchini from my garden each summer so that I can make this bread all winter long. Our family loves this chocolaty treat.-Shari Mckinney, Birney, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BANANA-ZUCCHINI BREAD
My grandmother made this zucchini banana bread for as long as I can remember, and I've been making it ever since I learned how to bake. Children love it for a snack, and it's good to serve at any meal. It's another delicious way to use zucchini, which is so abundant in late summer. -Eva Mae Hebert, Lafayette, LA
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, sugar and oil. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and pecans. Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE BREAD
Meals are even more memorable when I compliment them with this light zucchini bread with pineapple. The zucchini makes it so moist and tender...and the pineapple lends a delicate tropical twist to every delicious slice. -Shirley Boulet, Whitefield, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Coat two 8x4-in. loaf pans with cooking spray; dust with flour, tapping out extra., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, pineapple, nuts and raisins, if desired., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Loosen sides from pans with a knife. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD
The pineapple and zucchini make a nice combination in this flavorful bread.-Sharon Lafferty, Partlow, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; stir into egg mixture just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and pineapple. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE BREAD I
This recipe makes two fruity, moist loaves.
Provided by Michele
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix oil, eggs, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend in pineapple and zucchini. Stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture. Pour batter into two greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 219.1 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI BREAD
Blueberries and zucchini baked up into delicious little summertime bread loaves!
Provided by Laura Moody
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans.
- Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 281.3 mg, Sugar 40.9 g
LEMON ZUCCHINI BREAD
I thought my mom made the best zucchini bread - until I added lemon! This is a wonderful, light zucchini bread that's not too sweet.
Provided by REBECITA
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, beat together the zucchini, sugar, egg, and oil. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; stir in the cinnamon and lemon zest. Stir the flour mixture into the zucchini mixture just until blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from heat, and cool about 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 164.6 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
BEST LEMON ZUCCHINI BREAD
This lemon zucchini bread has wowed every person my Mom made it for, and she has now passed this tried-and-true recipe to me, with the same results. If you are tempted to skip the nutmeg, don't! It's the secret ingredient that makes this bread pop. This loaf won't last a day in your house, so it's best to double or triple the recipe to ensure everyone gets a slice! The loaf freezes well, just slice before freezing.
Provided by Littldot
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
- Beat egg with sugar, milk, oil, and lemon juice in another bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients and add lemon zest and zucchini. Stir with a fork until moist, but very thick. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
BANANA-ZUCCHINI BREAD
A combination of two favorites: banana nut bread and zucchini bread. The flavors combine and in each bite you get just a hint of both flavors.
Provided by heather duncan
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch bread loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until light yellow and frothy. Add oil, brown sugar, white sugar, grated zucchini, bananas, and vanilla; blend together until well combined. Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the cranberries and nuts. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool in the loaf pans on a wire rack before removing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 229.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
ZUCCHINI APPLE BREAD
A variation of the zucchini bread that is fluffy and light, with a touch of sweetness.
Provided by Rose Putman
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 - 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, oil and vanilla until well blended. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Fold in walnuts, zucchini and apple. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake 1 hour, or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Let cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 142.9 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD
Moist zucchini bread gets a simple makeover with chocolate chips.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Adjust rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Whisk together the butter, oil, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. Fold in the zucchini.
- Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Gently stir the zucchini mixture in to the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Coat an 8 1/2-inch-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray then spoon the batter into the pan, smoothing out the top with the back of a spoon.
- Bake, rotating about halfway through, until puffed and golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack.
ZUCCHINI NUT BREAD
Lighter and fluffier than most zucchini breads, this is a great way to put that vegetable to good use! -Kevin Bruckerhoff, Columbia, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8x4-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, lemon zest, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture, mixing just until moistened. Stir in zucchini and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PUMPKIN ZUCCHINI BREAD
Everyone in Spokane has zucchini in summer. The people who grow it have enough for all of their friends! This is one of many ways I like to use it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine eggs and sugar. Add pumpkin, butter and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Pour into two greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until breads test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD I
A moist scrumptious bread with chocolate and spices that even the kids will love. It's a great way to use up all of those extra zucchinis in your garden!
Provided by Diane
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil, grated zucchini, vanilla and chocolate; beat well. Stir in the flour baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 192.6 mg, Sugar 23.8 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD
Received from a friend many years ago and love it!
Provided by colagal
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Grease and flour two 4x8-inch loaf pans.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl until light and foamy; mix in vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and zucchini until thoroughly combined.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
- Stir the flour mixture into the zucchini mixture.
- Mix in chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 248.5 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
ZUCCHINI-PINEAPPLE BREAD
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 2h5m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and allspice in a small mixing bowl.
- Beat the sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Mix in the zucchini and pineapple. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the raisins.
- Pour half the batter into each loaf pan. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let the bread cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then carefully turn out the loaves to finish cooling on a wire rack.
MOM'S SPICED ZUCCHINI BREAD
This zucchini bread recipe is super moist and super spicy, loaded with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. I tried several recipes before I asked my mom for her recipe. I go to the farmers market every Saturday and get these huge zucchinis, and this is the perfect use for them. It reminds me of my childhood. The loaves can be frozen and are great as gifts. People love them.
Provided by carriekdevine
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; fold in zucchini. Stir flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, baking powder, and cloves together in a separate bowl; gradually stir into sugar mixture until batter is mixed. Fold walnuts and raisins into the batter; pour into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 247.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
APPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD
Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in one recipe. I really don't know the origin of this bread, but I do know it's been one of my favorites for many years. -Patti Dillingham, Scranton, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add oil, sugars and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in zucchini, apples and pecans (batter will be stiff). Spoon into 3 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD II
This bread doesn't last long in our house. The cinnamon gives this bread an unexpected flavor.
Provided by Shanna
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt, mix well. In separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs, beat until well blended. Add oil and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in zucchini. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spoon evenly into loaf pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pans; cool completely on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
Tips:
- For a moist and tender zucchini bread, use freshly grated zucchini. Grating the zucchini removes excess moisture, which can make the bread dense.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense bread.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter, the bread needs to bake longer.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
- Zucchini bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Zucchini bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini and is also a popular gift idea. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, zucchini bread is a great recipe for bakers of all skill levels.
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