Zucchini Bread Recipe

Zucchini Bread Recipe

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I absolutely love this time of year! I feel like all of my hard work really starts paying off. All of the time I have spent planting and weeding seems so worth it when I find my first vegetable of the season ready to be picked. I was so excited when I saw that not only did I have 1 ripe zucchini I had 3!!! I skipped a day weeding and by the time I got out there to pick them they were a little big, but that’s OK because the zucchini that are a little bigger are actually perfect for making this zucchini bread. This is my favorite recipe for homemade zucchini bread. Its quick, easy, moist and so full of flavor.

Homemade Zucchini Bread Recipe

This zucchini bread recipe is very versatile. You can add Chocolate chips for a chocolate chip zucchini bread, or walnuts, pecans, or raisins. If you choose to add raisins soak them for 30 mins. drain and coat with about 2 Tbsp of flour. Then gently fold into batter.


How to make Homemade Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread is so easy to make and like many other quick breads. It requires very little time to prepare.

The first step is to preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Wash zucchini and grate. For this Zucchini Bread Recipe I prefer to use the side of the grater that creates a thicker shred. I like to have the texture of the zucchini in the bread. After you have grated the Zucchini place shreds into a strainer. Press excess water out, and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl using the whisk attachment beat the eggs on medium speed for about 3 mins. You will notice that the eggs take on a cream color and begin to get fluffy. Slowly add in sugar and beat for an additional 5 mins.

Next, add in oil, vanilla, and zucchini. Once the wet ingredients are mixed together switch attachments. I like to use the paddle attachment.

In a separate bowl mix together salt, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix. Be careful not to over mix.

Pour mix into greased floured pans or pans lined in parchment paper. I prefer the parchment paper because it makes for easier clean up and it’s easier to get the cooked bread out of the pan.

Place into a preheated oven for 50-60 min. The easiest way to see if the bread is done is to poke a tooth pick into the center. It the toothpick comes out clean it is done if not it needs to be baked longer.

Remove from oven and let set for 5 mins. Remove zucchini bread from oven and place on a wire rack and let cool. Enjoy!!!

Can You Freeze Zucchini Bread?

Absolutely, just like many other breads, zucchini bread is perfect for freezing. There are a couple things that you will want to do before freezing it. First, you will want to make sure that the bread is completely cool. Second, put it in a air tight freeze bag or storage container. The more air you can get out of it will help it stay fresher and not taste freezer burned. I typically like to use the zucchini bread before 3-4 months.

Zucchini Bread Recipe

Zucchini Bread

April King
Quick and easy to make, this bread is also moist and delishious!
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded zucchini About 3 Zucchini
  • 1ยผ tsp. salt
  • 2ยผ cups flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1ยฝ tbsp. cinnamon
  • ยผ tsp. nutmeg
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1โ…“ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2ยฝ tsp. vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐ Line bread pans with parchment paper or grease and flour them.
  • Grate 4 cups of zucchini, and place in a strainer. Press firmly and remove excess water and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat 3 eggs on medium speed for 3 mins. Slowly add in 1โ…“ cups of white sugar and beat for an additional 5 min. Add 1 cup oil, 2ยฝ tsp. vanilla, and 4 cups of shredded zucchini.
  • In a separate bowl add 2ยผ flour, 1ยผ tsp. salt, 2 tsp baking soda, 1ยฝ Tbsp of cinnamon, and ยผ tsp. of nutmeg. Whisk together.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients into wet mixture and blend. Do not over mix. Add raisins, nuts or chocolate chips now if desired.
  • Pour batter into prepared bread pans. Bake bread for 50-60 mins. depending on pan size and elevation. Check bread with a tooth pick. If it comes out clean remove from oven.
  • Remove from oven. Let bread sit for 5 min. Remove bread from pans and place on a wire cooling rack.
  • Let cool and serve. ENJOY!!

Notes

*Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on Modernmealmakeover.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 135mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 5.4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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7 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I made this today and it was really good. I will definitely make it again.

  2. 5 stars
    I love making this zucchini bread when my garden is overflowing with summer squash. It’s delicious with chocolate chips and walnuts added!

  3. 5 stars
    I have been making a lot of banana bread during lockdown. I am going to have to try this zucchini bread.

  4. 5 stars
    Yum, this savory bread looks delicious!! My favourite vegetable is zucchini so you have me there. Love the simple ingredients and you phots make me want to dive right in. Thanks for sharing!!

  5. 5 stars
    That bread looks amazing. I have to try it. I’ve been experimenting with breadmaking more since we’ve been at home these last few months.

  6. 5 stars
    Healthy breakfast or Tea Time option. So easy to make and moist and delicious to eat too. Love the Zucchini combination and Nutmeg flavor. yum

  7. I can’t wait to harvest my zucchini and try this zucchini bread recipe. It looks so delicious!

5 from 8 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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