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    Home » Quick Bread

    Zucchini Pecan Bread

    Modified: Jul 26, 2022 · Published: Nov 25, 2020 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    This Zucchini Pecan Bread one of those easy bread recipes that is perfect to make with kids. Kids like to help out in the kitchen and they will really enjoy the taste of this sweet and good-for-you bread. Plus, they will be getting some more veggies in their diet, which is never a bad thing.

    If you've made plain zucchini bread in the past, the addition of pecans really takes it to the next level. You must try this easy and delicious recipe! Be sure to also try our delicious Peach Bread Recipe and our Zucchini Pumpkin Bread.

    This Zucchini Pecan Bread is a perfect recipe to make with kids. It is yummy and made with good-for-you zucchini and pecans. If you've made plain zucchini bread in the past, the addition of pecans really takes it to the next level.

    Jump to:
    • Why you need to make zucchini bread with pecans
    • Ingredients
    • How to make zucchini bread with pecans
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related post

    Why you need to make zucchini bread with pecans

    • A great way to use fresh zucchini
    • Moist and tender thanks to the zucchini
    • You can add chocolate chips for some extra sweetness, but amazing on it's own.
    sliced zucchini pecan loaf

    Ingredients

    • Eggs
    • White sugar
    • Vanilla
    • Olive oil
    • Shredded zucchini
    • Flour
    • Cinnamon
    • Baking soda
    • Salt
    • Baking powder
    • Pecans, chopped

    ingredients needed for zucchini bread

    How to make zucchini bread with pecans

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together sugar, eggs, vanilla and oil.

    oil, sugar and water in a bowl

    Next, add baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl and blend thoroughly.

    mixing baking ingredients

    Now it is time to add the shredded zucchini and chopped pecans into the mixture. Be sure to mix these in well so they are evenly distributed throughout the bread.

    zucchini and pecan bread batter

    Now add the flour and mix until thoroughly blended.

    zucchini bread batter


    Spray cooking spray on the pans and pour half of the batter into each pan.

    zucchini bread batter in bread loaf pans


    Bake the Zucchini Pecan Bread at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes. Use a cake tester or toothpick to test for doneness. Bread is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    loaf of zucchini bread

    Place bread pans on a wire rack until they have cooled, approximately 15 minutes. Slide a knife around the edges of the pan to release the bread. Flip the pan upside down carefully over your hand or a bread board.

    zucchini bread on cutting board

    Serve this pecan zucchini bread warm and store it in a sealed container for up tp 3 days. Recipe can be doubled and tripled for freezer prep. To thaw, just remove from the freezer and set on the counter. Slice bread and pop in the toaster for a warm treat.

    slices of zucchini pecan bread

    📖 Recipe

    Zucchini Pecan Bread Recipe

    Vicky
    This Zucchini Pecan Bread is a perfect recipe to make with kids. It is yummy and made with good-for-you zucchini and pecans.
    4.60 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 243 kcal

    Equipment

    • loaf pan
    • Large bowl

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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 eggs
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup olive oil
    • 2 cups shredded zucchini
    • 3 cups flour
    • 1 Tbs cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 cup chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, mix together sugar, eggs, vanilla and oil.
    • Add in baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and blend thoroughly.
    • Next combine shredded zucchini into the mixture and mix in chopped pecans as well.
    • Add flour and mix until thoroughly blended.
    • Oil and flour pans to prevent bread from sticking to the sides.
    • Bake 350° for 45-50 minutes. Use a cake tester or toothpick to test for doneness. Bread is ready when tester or toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
    • Sit on wire rack until cooled, approximately 15 minutes. Slide a knife around the edges of the pan to release bread. Flip pan upside down carefully over your hand or a bread board.
    • Serve warm and store in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
    • Recipe can be doubled and tripled for freezer prep. To thaw, just remove from the freezer and set on the counter. Slice bread and pop in the toaster for a warm treat.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 24gCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    I would prefer to make zucchini pecan muffins. How does that affect the cooking time?

    For zucchini muffins, bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    What kind of loaf pan do you use for this zucchini bread?

    This bread will make 2 loaves of bread in 9x5 loaf  pans or 1 loaf and one bundt cake in a 6 cup bundt pan.

    I don't have pecans. What other kinds of nuts can I use?

    I have made these with walnuts and they are every bit as delicious!

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    1. Sweet Dixie Kitchen says

      December 14, 2020 at 3:46 am

      5 stars
      Zucchini and pecan to be bread! What a magical combination! Can I make it the night before and then put it in the refrigerator?

      Reply
    2. Katherine Hackworthy says

      November 26, 2020 at 5:36 am

      5 stars
      SO moist and yummy! I adore zucchini bread.

      Reply
    3. Chris Collins says

      November 26, 2020 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      I love zucchini bread so much! Perfect this time of year 🙂

      Reply
    4. Maria says

      November 26, 2020 at 1:36 am

      5 stars
      Awesome! Another food activity with the kids <3 yummy!!

      Reply
    5. Julia says

      November 26, 2020 at 1:25 am

      5 stars
      I am saving this recipe for this weekend! It looks so delicious!

      Reply
    6. Sadia Malik says

      November 25, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love zucchini bread adding the walnuts gives a nice crunch to it

      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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