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    Home » Quick Bread

    Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Modified: May 11, 2025 · Published: Nov 26, 2014 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    I just love easy bread recipes! This Zucchini Bread Recipe uses 2 ½ cups of shredded zucchini but my kids don't notice it because it works so well with this bread recipe. So whether you love veggies or avoid them, give this moist and delicious zucchini bread a try.

    You will also love our Zucchini Pumpkin Bread.

    Zucchini Bread Recipe - I made this recipe with my veggie avoiding kids who then proceeded to gobble it up. So good warm and slathered with butter!

    Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Ingredients to make 2 loaves of zucchini bread:

    • 3 cups of flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup applesauce
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 3 teaspoons vanilla
    • 2 ½ cups of shredded zucchini
    zucchini bread recipe ingredients

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray two loaf pans.

    Combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl.

    child making zucchini bread

    In another large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, applesauce, vanilla and white and brown sugars.

    kids in the kitchen

    Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly until a batter forms.

    Add the shredded zucchini to the batter. Shredding zucchini is not a kid job so be sure to handle it yourself. I use this grater to make shredding the zucchini easy.

    child helping to make a zucchini bread recipe

    Mix the zucchini into the batter until it is evenly distributed.

    kids cooking

    Divide batter among 2 loaf pans and bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes.

    zucchini bread batter

    After the zucchini bread comes out of the oven, remove from pans and place on cooling racks to cool.

    easy zucchini bread recipe

    Even my veggie avoiding kids gobbled up this zucchini bread! You don't taste the zucchini at all. My kids knew it was in there because they helped to make it, but if you wanted to make this zucchini bread recipe yourself and not tell them, I will keep it a secret.

    simple zucchini bread recipe

    I love this bread fresh out of the oven with some butter slathered on it, but it keeps well for 3-4 days wrapped in foil and left on the counter. You can also freeze the extra to enjoy on those busy mornings. This batter works well for muffins too though you would need to adjust the cooking time. I would keep an eye on them and remove from the oven when a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.

    Best Zucchini Bread Recipe
    Zucchini Bread Recipe - I made this recipe with my veggie avoiding kids who then proceeded to gobble it up. So good warm and slathered with butter!

    FAQs For Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Do I need to peel the zucchini first?

    Nope! Just wash and grate the zucchini - there’s no need to peel it. The skin softens as it bakes and blends right into the bread.

    How should I store zucchini bread?

    Wrap it tightly or store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze it.

    Can I freeze zucchini bread?

    Yes! Let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and foil or place it in a freezer bag. It keeps well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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    Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Vicky
    Zucchini Bread Recipe - I made this recipe with my veggie avoiding kids who then proceeded to gobble it up. So good warm and slathered with butter!
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 265 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • Ingredients to make 2 loaves of zucchini bread:
    • 3 cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup applesauce
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 3 teaspoons vanilla
    • 2 ½ cups shredded zucchini

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray two loaf pans.
    • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl.
    • In another large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, applesauce, vanilla and white and brown sugars.
    • Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly until the batter forms.
    • Add the shredded zucchini to the batter.
    • Mix the zucchini into the batter until it is evenly distributed.
    • Divide batter among 2 loaf pans and bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes.
    • After the zucchini bread comes out of the oven, remove from pans and place on cooling racks to cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1.5mg
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    1. Leslie says

      May 01, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love that the kids get in on the baking! With zucchini season starting, I am expecting to be making a lot of zucchini bread!

      Reply
    2. Jacque Hastert says

      May 01, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      I am in love with this zucchini bread recipe. My kiddos would love this as well.

      Reply
    3. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says

      May 01, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Great to have little helpers in your kitchen! 🙂 It looks like a perfect breakfast bread loaf, and so easy to make!

      Reply
    4. Veena Azmanov says

      May 01, 2018 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      Wow, this recipe looks great. Very interesting combination of ingredients.This sounds fantastic! This Zucchini Bread is perfect for me and my family. I really like. THANK YOU!

      Reply
    5. Jessica Formicola says

      May 01, 2018 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      I love zucchini bread! The perfect way to use up extra garden zucchini!

      Reply
    6. Gloria says

      March 08, 2017 at 3:42 am

      Seeing kids cook always makes me so happy! =D

      Reply
    7. sheila says

      July 25, 2016 at 5:35 am

      The print icon prints 27 pages, not just the recipe!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        July 25, 2016 at 9:55 am

        Hi Shiela, Near the bottom of the post there is a list of just the ingredients and just the directions. There is a print icon there which will open up one page with just the ingredients and recipe to print out. Hope this helps. Have a great day.

        Reply
    8. Patti says

      July 20, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      How do I "print" this recipe????

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        July 20, 2016 at 3:47 pm

        Hi Pattie,

        There is an icon to the right of the recipe that says print. This will open up a new window with just the recipe card and no photos. Hope that helps.

        Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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