Description
There’s something magical about zucchini bread that instantly transports me back to childhood summers. This best ever zucchini bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and wonderfully easy to make — perfect for anyone looking to bake with summer’s bounty. Whether you want a healthy treat or a quick bread to enjoy anytime, this recipe has you covered!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (no peeling necessary — the skin adds color and nutrients)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan baking)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (substitute half with applesauce for a healthier twist)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional but highly recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease your bread pans — ceramic, glass, or cast iron pans work best.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then add white and brown sugars, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and grated zucchini.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently until just combined — avoid overmixing.
- Fold in walnuts carefully.
- Pour batter evenly into two loaf pans.
- Bake mini loaves for 35-40 minutes; regular loaves for 50-60 minutes.
- Check doneness with a toothpick or thermometer (about 200°F/93°C).
- Let cool in pans 10-15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Don’t squeeze all the moisture from your zucchini — a bit of water keeps the bread tender and moist. Use fresh spices for vibrant flavor, and try substituting half the oil with applesauce for a healthier version. This bread stores well for 3 days at room temp or freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, moist zucchini bread, summer bread, quick bread, healthy baking