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    Home » Quick Bread

    Zucchini Pumpkin Bread

    Modified: Jul 26, 2022 · Published: Oct 27, 2020 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Pumpkin bread is one of our favorite easy bread recipes, and it gets even better when you add healthy zucchini to it. The zucchini helps keep the bread moist, plus it's a good way to get some extra veggies in. This recipe for Zucchini Pumpkin Bread makes a great breakfast or snack.

    Serve this with a steaming cup of coffee or tea and enjoy! For a little variation, try our Zucchini Pecan Bread.

    loaf of zucchini pumpkin bread
    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why Zucchini Pumpkin Bread Is Awesome
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋How To Make Zucchini Bread With Pumpkin
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍞Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    If you love the flavor of pumpkin, you need to try this Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Recipe.

    ⭐Why Zucchini Pumpkin Bread Is Awesome

    • Great way to use a bumper crop of zucchini, especially if you have been asking, "what do I do with all this zucchini"
    • Chocolate chips make it feel like a decadent treat
    • Easy to switch things up - add walnuts, a glaze, raisins...
    Zucchini Pumpkin Bread

    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • All-purpose flour - You can also use whole wheat flour.
    • Pumpkin pie spice - Adds warmth and richness to the bread.
    • Large eggs - Eggs at room temperature will give you the best results.
    • White sugar - You can also do a mix of half white sugar and half brown sugar.
    • Vegetable oil - Canola oil will also work.
    • Canned pumpkin - Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. You can use pumpkin puree for this Pumpkin Bars Recipe as well.
    • Zucchini - Grated, with excess moisture squeezed out.
    • Chocolate chips - I used milk chocolate chips, but semisweet and dark chocolate chips would work as well.

    📋How To Make Zucchini Bread With Pumpkin

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 2 bread loaf pans with cooking spray. I love these 8x4 inch bread pans.

    STEP 2: Wash and dry the zucchini and peel. Grate the zucchini until you have 2 cups. Wrap the grated zucchini is some paper towels and squeeze to remove excess moisture.

    zucchini grated

    STEP 3: In a large bowl, sift together flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.

    sifting flour

    STEP 4: Beat together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin, and vanilla in a second bowl until mixed.

    pumpkin bread ingredients

    STEP 5: Pour wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

    pumpkin bread batter

    STEP 6: Gently fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.

    pumpkin bread batter with chocolate chips

    STEP 7: Divide batter between the two greased bread pans.

    pumpkin bread batter in a bread pan

    STEP 8: Bake in a 325 degree oven until the middle is fully cooked, about 50 minutes. Test by inserting a toothpick in the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is ready.

    loaf of pumpkin zucchini bread

    STEP 9: Remove from the oven and let the pumpkin and zucchini bread cool before removing them from the pans.   

    pumpkin bread with chocolate chips

    You can see why this quick bread is one of my favorite zucchini pumpkin recipes. It is perfect to enjoy this fall as you curl up with a hot cup of tea and a good book.

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: You can serve this bread as is or with some butter or cream cheese.

    Tip 2: After the zucchini has been grated wrap it in some paper towels and squeeze out any excess moisture. This will keep the bread from becoming soggy.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How many zucchini do you need for zucchini pumpkin bread?

    In my experience, I have found that 2 average-sized zucchini will be enough for this recipe.

    Can you freeze pumpkin zucchini bread?

    Yes you can! This bread freezes well for up to 3 months. After the bread has cooled, wrap it in at least 2 layers of saran wrap before freezing. When you want to use it, let it thaw for 3 hours before serving.

    Is there a gluten free version of this recipe?

    To make gluten free zucchini and pumpkin bread, swap out the 3 cups of all purpose flour for 1 ½ cups of rice flour and 1 ½ cups of gluten free flour.

    🍞Related Recipes

    • Zucchini Bread Recipe
    • easy zucchini muffins
      Easy Zucchini Muffins
    • Zucchini Pecan Bread
    • Corn and Zucchini Soup in the Instant Pot

    📖 Recipe

    Pumpkin Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Vicky
    This recipe for Zucchini Pumpkin Bread makes a great breakfast or snack. The zucchini adds moisture and healthy veggies to the bread.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 266 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1.5 cups white sugar
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup canned pumpkin
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 2 cups grated zucchini
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray two 8x4 inch bread pans with cooking spray.
    • Wash and dry zucchini and peel. Grate the zucchini until you have 2 cups. Wrap the grated zucchini is some paper towels and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
    • In a large bowl, sift together flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
    • Beat together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin, and vanilla in a second bowl until mixed.
    • Pour wet ingredients into  the flour bowl and mix until combined.
    • Gently fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
    • Divide batter between the two greased bread pans.
    • Bake in a 325 degree oven until the middle is fully cooked about 50 minutes. Test by inserting a toothpick in the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
    • Remove from oven and let cool before removing them from the pans.

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    Notes

    • You can serve this bread as is or with some butter or cream cheese.
    • After the zucchini has been grated wrap it in some paper towels and squeeze out any excess moisture. This will keep the bread from becoming soggy.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 2440IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword pumpkin bread, pumpkin zucchini bread
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    1. Kellie says

      August 20, 2022 at 11:03 pm

      The list of ingredients does not include baking powder or baking soda; however, the instructions call for both. I improvised, but it would be great if both could be added to the list of ingredients.

      Reply
    2. Laticia says

      November 26, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      Oh no! I waited until Thanksgiving day to make this recipe and there are no ingredient listings for baking soda and baking powder although they are listed in the instructions (with no measurements!)! I see others have asked also but no reply yet. I guess I'll have to see if I can google similar recipes or figure out something else for my grated zucchini :\

      Reply
    3. Angela says

      November 06, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      How much baking soda and baking powder???

      Reply
    4. christine karl says

      November 04, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      how much baking powder and baking soda-couldn't find in video or recipe?Help

      Reply
    5. Kathryn Donangelo says

      October 27, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe if you love pumpkin and have zucchini that you want to use up! I was so happy I made this recipe and have been eating it for breakfast. I love smearing a pat of butter on top, yum!

      Reply
    6. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      October 27, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      I'll need to make several loaves because just one won't be enough!! Soooo good!

      Reply
    7. Katie says

      October 27, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious, can't wait to try this one!

      Reply
    8. Priya Lakshminarayan says

      October 27, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      I am baking this on repeat! Thank you for this easy recipe.

      Reply
    9. Gloria says

      October 27, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      I am a pumpkin fanatic. You can never have too many recipes that include pumpkin as an ingredient. This bread would be perfect for breakfast with my coffee.

      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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