If you like banana bread, then you will definitely be a fan of zucchini bread. It's sweet with the cinnamon plus you get in some secret veggies with the zucchini. Plus, this has got to be the easiest zucchini bread recipe on the internet!
I am a massive fan of secret vegetables. Quite often, we struggle to get in our 5 serves - but this is a way to have them without even thinking you're having them because the bread is JUST. THAT. GOOD.
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Zucchini Bread Ingredients
Flour. I use all-purpose flour, but you could also use whole wheat, gluten-free, or oat flour. I have used oat flour before and it was great (simply use a food processor to turn the oats into flour)
Extracts. This is my SECRET INGREDIENT! Most recipes will call for Vanilla Extract, which I have included. But, my special addition is Almond Extract for a slightly nuttier taste to the bread.
Zucchini. The star of the dish. Zucchini is a summer favourite vegetable and is just as fantastic in sweet dishes as it is in your favourite savoury dishes.
Brown Sugar. A lot of recipes will call for a mix of white sugar and brown sugar. I find it quite sweet with the white sugar, which is why I opt to only use brown sugar. You can substitute this for half and half, all white sugar, or you could use applesauce, honey or maple syrup.
Walnuts. Walnuts are my chosen add-on for zucchini bread because they are rich in Omega-3s which is a great source of healthy fats keeping you fuller for longer.
Shredding Zucchini
As soon as people see 'shredded' in a recipe, they often turn away. But, if you have the right tools, it becomes super easy (and mess free).
I use my shredder attachment for my food processor. I actually only figured this out last year (previously I had been using a hand grater, despite having my food processor in the bottom draw).
If you love cooking and baking, I recommend investing in a food processor. But, if this isn't on the cards right now, then I would recommend a box grater as it keeps the mess to a minimal. Or, if you're not fussed on the mess, any grater will do the trick.
How to make Easy Zucchini Bread
- Mix Ingredients
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk oil, brown sugar, eggs, mashed banana, vanilla extract and almond extract until combined.
Fold in zucchini and walnuts, then combine wet & dry ingredients until just combined. - Line & Grease
Line & grease a loaf pan (24cm x 13cm) then add mixture evenly. Top with walnuts & cinnamon sugar.
- Bake
Bake in oven for 60minutes @180C (or until a skewer comes up mostly dry). Let it cool before cutting.
Meal Prep Zucchini Bread
I often have zucchini bread for a breakfast meal prep with some yoghurt and fresh fruit. Sometimes I'll heat up the zucchini bread in the microwave or toaster press, but it tastes great cold as well!
How to store and keep Zucchini Bread?
I usually keep the bread at room temperature in an airtight container for about 5-6 days. I find that refrigerating it can dry the bread out which I don't like.
Can you freeze Zucchini Bread?
Yes! Let the zucchini bread cool down from the oven first then wrap it in plastic wrap and then with aluminium foil. Take it out of the freezer and let it defrost in the fridge for a couple of hours before eating it (I find it tastes best heated up!)
Frequently Asked Questions
Zucchinis vary in size. About 1-2 medium-sized zucchinis is what you need for this recipe which will make 1 ½ cups (or 180g)
You do not have to. But, you can if you want to. I never do (mostly because I'm lazy). There's no taste or texture difference. The loaf will have more green bits throughout if you keep the peel on.
This is up to you and how moist you like your zucchini bread. I don't normally blot as I think the moisture helps form the bread (but sometimes it can take a little bit longer to cook if the zucchini has a lot of liquid so you'll need to always check with a skewer before removing from the oven).
The options are endless! Chocolate chips, nuts, sultanas, raisins, even fruit like raspberries and blueberries! Then you can top it with icing, chocolate drizzle, cinnamon sugar.
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Recipe
Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 220 g flour (See Note 1)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup oil/butter/nuttelex (See Note 2)
- 150 g brown sugar (See Note 3)
- 2 eggs
- 1 banana mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (See Note 4)
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini (See Note 5)
- ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped (See Note 6)
- Walnuts & cinnamon sugar for topping (See Note 6)
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk oil, brown sugar, eggs, mashed banana, vanilla extract and almond extract until combined. Fold in zucchini and walnuts, then combine wet & dry ingredients until just combined.
- Line & grease a loaf pan, then add mixture evenly. Top with walnuts & cinnamon sugar.
- Bake in oven for 60minutes @180C (or until a skewer comes up mostly dry). Let it cool before cutting.
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