7 Easy Recipe For Zucchini Bread For Beginners

There are so many loaves of bread with ingredients such as apples, carrot, almond, lime that add a distinct flavor to the bread. So why make zucchini bread when it is so bland and not exactly a fruit?

Consider zucchini as an ingredient in baking comparable to bananas or apple sauce. It lends a lovely texture and moistness to baked products, as well as helping to bulk up cakes, bread, and muffins with a nutritional boost! Because zucchini has such a mild flavor, it goes well with anything from cinnamon to chocolate.

You can use zucchini for bulking up your bread, and because of its mild flavor, you can only taste the spices you put in your cake. But that is not it. Zucchini is so amply laden with nutrition that you are almost eating something called maybe a diet dessert.

Zucchini is filled with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals such as iron, calcium, and zinc. It is a great source of antioxidants and is good for the eyes, skin, heart, and gut. Zucchini can also aid in weight loss since it contains high amounts of water and very few calories. Adding to all this, zucchini also has anti-cancer properties.

Zucchini can be eaten raw or cooked and goes with everything. There are so many more zucchini recipes but this one is unique. Hence, this article brings to you some of the best recipes for zucchini bread that you can try out on your own and add this healthy vegetable to your diet.

Different Ingredients for Recipe for Zucchini Bread

• For the zucchini bread recipe, you only need the essential ingredients you use to make bread and zucchini or two. You need all-purpose flour which you can substitute with wheat flour for more health-conscious reasons.
• To make it gluten-free, you can choose a gluten-free cake mix of your trusted brand.
• You can add your favorite spices such as ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Salt and sugar can be added as per preference.
• Instead of sugar, you can use maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey to lend sweetness to the recipe for zucchini bread.
• You can also substitute eggs to ground flaxseed for vegan zucchini bread.
• To make dairy-free zucchini bread you can use nut milk, for example, almond milk.
• Also, it’s a given that bread contains a high amount of fat because of the oil used in it. You can use apple sauce instead of oil to make it low-fat zucchini bread.
• You can use nuts such as walnuts, sliced almonds, pecans, apricots, pistachios, raisins, and other chopped dried fruits to make it even more delectable.
• You can use large, small, or medium-sized zucchini to bake your best zucchini bread.
• Some recipes need you to peel zucchini and others unpeeled.
• All recipes need the zucchini to be shredded or grated. You can use a good quality box grater for this. Grate zucchini thickly so that even after removing excess water, it retains its moisture.

Recipe for Zucchini Bread

There is no hard and fast rule to make zucchini bread. Just use the correct measuring cup for the proper distribution of ingredients. Hence, you can add and remove some ingredients to make your style of zucchini bread.

But for beginners, here are some easy and very delicious recipes for the best zucchini bread.

• Classic Zucchini Bread

Let’s start with the basic recipe for zucchini bread. It’s delicious and moist, and you can store it in the fridge.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (3 cups)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
• 3 eggs
• Vegetable oil (1 cup)
• White sugar (2 ¼ cups)
• Vanilla extract (3 teaspoons)
• Grated zucchini (2 cups)
• Chopped nuts (1 cup)

Recipe for Classic Zucchini Bread

1. The first step is to take two 8×4-inch loaf pans and grease them. After greasing them,  put flour in them and dust it all over the pan. Remove the excess flour.
2. Bring the temperature of the oven to 165 degrees C or 325 degrees F and preheat it.
3. In a bowl, sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon and combine.
4. In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and sugar. When the texture becomes creamy, add the dry mix from step 3. Fold the chopped nuts into the batter evenly.
5. Combine them well. Add the grated zucchini and nuts. Mix well.
6. Pour this batter into the greased pans. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes.
7. Cool on a rack for 20 minutes with the pans.
8. Remove from the pans and let them completely cool.

Classic Zucchini bread is ready to be enjoyed. It is an easy homemade zucchini bread that can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee for your breakfast, in a brunch, or a bright, summer picnic.

• Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

This pumpkin zucchini bread is delicious. The zucchini lends moisture and a mildly sweet taste to this bread, making it a must-make for your next breakfast, Thanksgiving, or any gathering.

The sour cream in the batter adds richness and tang to the cake that stops it from being overly thick. The pepitas sprinkled on top is the best part. They not only provide a wonderful crunch to each slice, but they also look very gorgeous. All in all, it’s a very fulfilling recipe for zucchini bread.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Ginger (1/4 teaspoon)
• Nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon)
• Cloves (1/4 teaspoon)
• Kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
• Sugar (1 cup)
• Pumpkin puree (3/4 cups)
• Sour cream (1/4 cups)
• 1 large egg, plus 1 yolk
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Grated small zucchini (3/4 cups)
• Pepitas (1/4 cups)

Recipe for Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing a 2-inch overhang on both sides
2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large mixing dish.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, pumpkin puree, sour cream, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix in the zucchini.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet components one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with pepitas equally.
5. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean. Allow cooling slightly.
6. Remove the bread from the pan using parchment paper.
7. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool fully.

Do try out this easy homemade zucchini bread. Enjoy!

• Apple Zucchini Bread

Because apples and zucchini are filled with nutrition and available so easily, it’s only natural that the two be combined in one recipe. This is going to be one of your favorite recipes for zucchini bread.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (4 cups)
• Baking soda (1 tablespoon)
• Ground cinnamon (1-1/2 teaspoons)
• Ground nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• 5 large eggs
• Vegetable oil (1-1/2 cups)
• Sugar (2 cups)
• Brown sugar (1 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 tablespoon)
• Shredded unpeeled zucchini (2 cups)
• Shredded peeled apples (1 cup)
• Chopped pecans (1-1/2 cups)

Recipe for Apple Zucchini Bread

1. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing basin.
2. In a separate bowl, pour in all the wet ingredients such as the eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla.
3. Pour over dry ingredients in the egg mixture and thoroughly combine.
4. Mix in the zucchini, apples, and pecans (batter will be stiff).
5. Pour into three 8×4-inch loaf pans that have been buttered.
6. Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Try your hands at this very toothsome zucchini bread. It is full of apple flavors but also moist and thick because of zucchini. The spices give it the correct kick. This is one of the best recipes for zucchini bread.

• Parmesan Zucchini Bread

This loaf has a rustic, granular texture that contributes to its unique charm. The mild Parmesan taste compliments the zucchini, which offers a splash of green color to each soft piece.

This recipe for zucchini bread is a little different from all the other recipes because it has cheese and onion in it.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (3 cups)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (3 tablespoons)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
• 2 large eggs
• Buttermilk (1 cup)
• Sugar (1/3 cup)
• Butter, melted (1/3 cup)
• Shredded zucchini (1 cup)
• Grated onion (1 tablespoon)

Recipe for Parmesan Zucchini Bread

1. Combine the flour, cheese, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, buttermilk, sugar, and butter. Add the dry ingredients and combine them.
3. Mix in the zucchini and onion.
4. Pour into a 9×5-inch loaf pan that has been greased and floured.
5. Set the oven to preheat for 350°F and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Parmesan zucchini bread is a great recipe for zucchini bread and goes well with so many things. Its salty texture is so good on the palate.

• Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

This smooth, creamy, and moist double chocolate zucchini bread is so wonderful you won’t believe it’s healthy.

Ingredients

• Coconut oil (2 tablespoons)
• Honey (3 tablespoons)
• 1 egg
• Plain yogurt (4.4 ounces)
• Vanilla extract (1 tablespoon)
• Grated zucchini (2 cups)
• All-purpose flour (1 cup)
• Cocoa Powder (1/2 cup)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• Chocolate chips (1/2 cup)
• Pumpkin seeds for garnishing

Recipe for Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

1. Firstly, bring the oven to preheat at 350 degrees F.
2. Take a large bowl and mix coconut oil, honey, egg, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, and grated zucchini.
3. In a separate bowl mix all the dry ingredients such as flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Add chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 25 mins or when the toothpick comes out clean.

This recipe for double chocolate zucchini bread is so heavenly. This can be passed on as a dessert. Chocolate chips add so much more charm to this recipe for zucchini bread. You can also balance chocolate chips but the more the merrier.

• Vegan Zucchini Bread

This vegan zucchini bread will satiate your cinnamon cravings. It is a delicious and easy zucchini bread recipe. Vegan zucchini bread tastes very much like a spice cake.

For all the vegan enthusiasts, this is the recipe for zucchini bread they need to follow.

Ingredients

• Non-stick cooking spray
• Zucchini (1 cup)
• Canola oil (6 tablespoons)
• Light brown sugar (3/4 cup)
• Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
• Non-dairy milk (1/3 cup)
• Flaxseed meal or ground flaxseed (1 tablespoon)
• Unsweetened applesauce (1/4 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Cinnamon (1 1/2 teaspoons)
• Nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)

Recipe for Vegan Zucchini Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by spraying the non-stick cooking spray.
3. Grate zucchini and place it between two layers of paper towels. Press and remove the moisture.
4. In a large bowl, add zucchini, canola oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, non-dairy milk, flaxseed meal, vanilla, and applesauce. Mix all this thoroughly.
5. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl such as all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Combine the wet and dry mixture and pour in the prepared pan.
7. Bake this for 40 to 60 minutes or when the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely for 20 minutes and enjoy.

A vegan recipe for zucchini bread can be followed the way you like. You can use almond milk. Also, you can add or cut the ingredients according to your likeness. There are appropriate substances available in the market you can use to make vegan zucchini bread.

• Healthy Zucchini Bread

Whole grains, honey or maple syrup, and coconut oil replace butter in this fluffy, easy zucchini bread recipe. It is a very simple to make-it vegan recipe for zucchini bread. You just need to substitute ingredients from the above-mentioned recipe. This recipe makes one loaf.

Ingredients

• Roughly chopped raw walnuts or pecans (3/4 cup)
• Either melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
• Honey or maple syrup (1/2 cup)
• 2 eggs
• Milk of choice or water (1/2 cup)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
• Fine-grain sea salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)
• Grated zucchini (1 ½ cups)
• Whole wheat flour (1 ¾ cups)

Recipe for healthy zucchini bread

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. To prevent the bread from sticking, grease a 9″ × 5″ loaf pan. To make cleaning easier, line a small, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper if you’re toasting the nuts.
2. To toast the nuts, place the chopped nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper once the oven has completed preheating. Bake for 5 minutes, stirring halfway until the nuts are aromatic and roasted.
3. Combine the coconut oil and honey in a large mixing bowl. Whisk them together until well mixed. Beat in the eggs well.
4. Whisk in the milk, baking soda, cinnamon, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, salt, and nutmeg. Using a large spoon, mix in the zucchini (squeeze excess moisture).
5. Stir in the flour just until incorporated. Some lumps are acceptable! Gently fold in the roasted nuts immediately.
6. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and top with a liberal dusting of cinnamon. If you want a lovely swirling look, zig-zag the tip of a knife through the batter.
7. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean and the loaf springs back to the touch.
8. Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack in the pan. Individual slices should be sliced using a sharp knife.

Because this bread is moist, it will only last 2 to 3 days at room temperature. Refrigerate it for 5-7 days or store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.  The best way is to freeze individual slices and lightly toast them in a microwave before consuming them.

For other oils, you can use olive oil, grapeseed oil, or cold-pressed sunflower oil. You can also use mini chocolate chips or chopped dried fruit instead of nuts. You can add or subtract ingredients according to your choice and find better replacements in the recipe for zucchini bread.

These are seven recipes to make easy zucchini bread that turns out to be so delicious and mouth-watering. Apart from zucchini bread, these recipes can be adapted to make zucchini muffins and mini loaves of zucchini bread.

While making zucchini bread muffins, follow the same steps to make the batter as specified for zucchini bread. Before any preparation, start with preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Divide the batter evenly and pour it in the muffin pan and bake for 20 minutes or when the tester comes out clean. Cool them completely and enjoy.

For zucchini muffins, you can add joyous amounts of chocolate chips and maybe slice almonds. To make mini loaves you can use mini loaf pans. These can be perfect desserts for so many countless occasions and are sure to impress your friends.

This list of marvelous recipes for zucchini bread is not at all exhaustive. You can experiment with a variety of ingredients to make a more unique recipe for zucchini bread. These recipes for zucchini bread are really tasty and very easy to make. These can be enjoyed at any time and are perfect loaves of bread to be made in summer.

Spread slices of zucchini bread with everything from butter to cream cheese to mascarpone for breakfast or an afternoon snack. If you’re using your bread as a dessert, sprinkle it with a lemony glaze or spread it with cream cheese icing.

Do try out your favorite recipe for zucchini bread and let us know in the comments which one was your personal favorite!

Last Updated on October 23, 2023 by Himani Rawat