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This Zucchini Bread is simple, moist and has a delicious hint of cinnamon. It’s also quick and one of our go-to quick bread recipes.

For more tasty non-yeast sweet breads try Blueberry Bread, Amish Friendship Bread, and Bisquick Banana Bread.

Zucchini bread slices with butter on top on plate.

Best Zucchini Bread recipe

We love quick bread recipes (and bread, in general!)

Pumpkin Bread is one of our favorites, along with this easy Zucchini Bread recipe (although we also love our Lemon Zucchini Bread which is out of this world!)

Luckily, this recipe makes two loaves – one for now, and one for later!

We have been enjoying this recipe and variations of it for as long as we can remember. It’s been especially nice to enjoy when there have been abundant amounts of zucchini in the garden!

We love that this recipe is so simple, but it’s also sweet and delicious!! The kids won’t even realize it has veggies. It’s a win for the entire family.

Zucchini bread batter in bowl with grated zucchini on top.

How to Make Zucchini Bread

PREP. Grease and flour two 8×4-inch pans. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

DRY INGREDIENTS. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl and whisk together.

WET INGREDIENTS. Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugars together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.

  • DRY your grated zucchini. Once you grate the zucchini, place it in the center of a tea towel and wring the towel over the sink. Do not skip this step or the Zucchini Bread may be too watery and not bake well.

BAKE. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from the pan, and completely cool.

Mini loaf pans. If making this bread in mini loaf pans, bake it for 35-40 minutes.

Easy zucchini bread batter poured into bread pans.

Recipe Tips

Do NOT over-mix. Once the flour is added, just a few quick stirs will do. Over-mixing may result in dense bread, and that’s definitely not what you want.

Grate zucchini. Peel the zucchini if you wish, but it is not necessary. Use a box grater or cheese grater to shred the zucchini.

Let any excess water drain from the grated zucchini by putting it in a colander. Many recipes rely on the moisture that the zucchini offers so don’t squeeze it unless specifically instructed to do so. 

Grease and flour the pan. Spray the pan with cooking spray then add a ⅛-¼ cup of flour. Carefully rotate the pan so that the flour coats the bottom and sides. Dump out any excess flour.

If the bread falls. A few common reasons that quick bread falls in the center:

  • The batter likes to have something to cling to. Overfilling the pan causes the batter to rise higher than the pan, and then fall without the supporting sides. 
  • Overmixing the batter creates air pockets which then rise and fall.
  • Ovens are notorious for having inaccurate temperature readings. Use an oven thermometer to get the most accurate temperature reading. Be sure to preheat the oven until it reaches the correct temperature. 
  • Quick bread relies on baking powder or baking soda as its leavening agent. If the leavening agent is too old, it will not work properly.  
Zucchini muffins made from zucchini bread recipe.

Variations

Customize the taste and texture by adding different flavors:

  • shredded coconut
  • mini chocolate chips
  • orange or lemon zest
  • chopped walnuts or pecans
  • raisins or cranberries

Make Zucchini Muffins

Just like cake batter can easily be used to make cupcakes, quick bread batter can do the same and make muffins.

  • Line a muffin tray with paper liners and fill ⅔ of the way with batter.
  • Bake at 350°F for 24-26 minutes. Makes 24 muffins.
Zucchini bread slices on cutting board.

Storing info

STORE this bread at room temperature for 3-4 days or for about a week in the fridge. 

FREEZE. As previously mentioned this recipe makes 2 loaves and can be frozen for later. Once the loaf has cooled, wrap it with plastic wrap and place in a large resealable plastic freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months. Allow time to thaw before serving. 

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Zucchini bread recipe - sliced on board.

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5 from 15 votes

Zucchini Bread Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
This BEST Zucchini Bread has a delicious hint of cinnamon. This quick bread is quick, easy and SO delicious!
Servings: 2 loaves
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • cups sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini do not wring out
  • ½-1 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour two 5-x-9-inch loaf pans.
  • Sift flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda together into a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugars and vanilla together with a hand mixer. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture and beat well (batter will be a little thick). Fold in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans on a rack for 20 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely before serving.

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Notes

Make Ahead: Place in a large resealable plastic bag and store at room temperature for 3–4 days or in the refrigerator for 7 days. This bread also freezes well. Wrap each loaf in plastic wrap, then place in a resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw at room temperature before warming to your liking.
Variations: Add shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, or orange or lemon zest for added flavor.
Make It Mini: To make mini loaves, use four 3½-x-6-inch mini loaf pans. Bake for 35–40 minutes. 
ZUCCHINI MUFFINS: To make Zucchini Muffins, use the recipe above and divide the batter among the wells of two lined 12-cup muffin tins. Fill each well about two-thirds full and bake at 350 degrees F for 24–26 minutes. Makes 24 muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1loaf, Calories: 1747kcal, Carbohydrates: 388g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 246mg, Sodium: 1861mg, Potassium: 1287mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 239g, Vitamin A: 841IU, Vitamin C: 43mg, Calcium: 324mg, Iron: 12mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
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24 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    My family loves the hint of cinnamon in this zucchini bread. I also prefer this recipe for it is easy to make and so delicious. Thanks Kristyn for this amazing recipe!

  2. 5 stars
    I needed a new zucchini bread recipe and found this on Lil Luna, my go to site for all the yummy recipes. Did not disappoint. Loved it and so did my friends I shared it with.

    1. I’m sorry to hear that. I haven’t ever had the batter be dry, especially with the water content of the zucchini, but you could certainly try adding a little more oil. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you did!

  3. 5 stars
    This is generally my least favorite type of quick bread, but I liked this version. I appreciated the tips on how to help make sure it turned out as best as possible.