Looking for a wonderful zucchini bread recipe? Our Homemade Zucchini Bread is the perfect blend of moist and flavorful goodness. Made with fresh, grated zucchini, this delicious bread is a delightful way to sneak in some extra veggies. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or as a tasty snack, this zucchini bread is sure to become a family favorite.
There's something truly satisfying about baking your own zucchini bread from scratch. As the bread bakes in the oven, you anticipate the moment when you can savor that first bite. It's a reminder that sometimes the simplest pleasures can be found in the humblest of recipes, and the love and care put into homemade creations truly make them special.
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Ingredients for Zucchini Bread from Scratch
- all purpose flour
- salt
- baking soda
- baking powder
- ground cinnamon
- eggs
- oil (canola or vegetable)
- applesauce
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- grated zucchini
- chopped walnuts
- chocolate chips
FAQs
Zucchini bread is a moist, sweet quick bread made with grated zucchini, which adds moisture and a subtle flavor. It’s a popular way to use up an abundance of zucchini, especially in the summer months.
No, you do not need to peel the zucchini. The skin is thin and softens during baking, adding texture and nutrients to the bread.
Yes, you can use the same batter to make zucchini muffins. Pour the batter into greased or lined muffin tins, filling each cup about ⅔ full. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
To prevent sogginess, make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter. Additionally, do not overbake the bread, as this can cause it to become dry on the edges and soggy in the middle.
Top Tips
- This recipe makes 2 loaves of zucchini bread.
- I like to use half oil and half applesauce, but you can substitute for all oil or all applesauce.
- You can add in chocolate chips (1 cup), raisins/dried cranberries (½ cup) or walnuts/pecans (1 cup, chopped).
- To get shredded zucchini, you can use a box grater or a food processor. I used a food processer with medium shred.
- You do not need to dry the moisture from the zucchini.
- To store, place bread in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days.
How to make Zucchini Bread from scratch
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray 2 8x4" bread pans with nonstick spray or lay parchment paper in the pan to easily remove the bread.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat until flour is well incorporated.
- Stir in shredded zucchini, and any add ins you like, such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries.
- Mixing until well combined.
- Pour half of the batter into each prepared bread pan.
- Bake 50-70 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in the bread pan, then cool on a wire rack until ready to eat. Slice and enjoy!
Homemade Zucchini Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray 2 8×4″ bread pans with nonstick spray or lay parchment paper in the pan to easily remove the bread.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat until flour is well incorporated.
- Stir in shredded zucchini, and any add ins you like, such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries.
- Pour half of the batter into each prepared bread pan.
- Bake 50-70 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in the bread pan, then cool on a wire rack until ready to eat. Slice and enjoy!
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