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Zucchini Bread

[heart_this] · Oct 11, 2008 · 72 Comments

Zucchini Bread, Sliced Loaf

I really like quick breads! They are super simple to make and they always taste great. I like to make a loaf on the weekend and it easily lasts me for breakfasts for the whole week. I slice the loaf into individual serving, place them in plastic containers and store the in the fridge. Give them 40 seconds in the microwave in the morning and you have a really good breakfast that is almost as moist and warm as when it just came out of the oven with almost no effort. It is great for weekdays when you don’t have that much time. I have been wanting to try a sweet zucchini quick bread ever since I made the savoury zucchini quick bread and this weekend I did. A zucchini bread is pretty similar to a banana bread in that is a really great base that you can add flavours to. I was thinking about making a dark chocolate zucchini but in the end I decided that I wanted to see those green and yellow flecks of zucchini in the bread. I added some soft raisins and chopped walnuts to the raisin bread for some extra flavours and textures. The zucchini bread with raisins and walnuts was so good that I ate it with nothing more than simple butter each morning.

Zucchini Bread, Buttered Slice

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread

Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Servings: 10
ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchini (grated, squeezed and drained)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
directions
  1. Mix the zucchini, sugar, oil, yogurt and egg in a bowl.
  2. Mix the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients.
  4. Mix in the nuts and raisins.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 5X9 inch loaf pan.
  6. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until a toothpick pushed into the center comes out clean, about 50-70 minutes.
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Bread, Breakfast, Food, Quick Bread, Recipe, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Cheryl says

    October 11, 2008 at 1:20 am

    I made my first Zuchinni bread this summer, it rocked my world, yours looks delish!

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  2. soulchocolate says

    October 11, 2008 at 1:26 am

    I too had the same idea that I wanted to make a veggie-based bread over the weekend! Lol! I made carrot bread yesterday in a cake pan so I can’t quite decide if mine is a bread or a cake! Quick bread it is!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    October 11, 2008 at 1:28 am

    Looks great! I love using yogurt in quick breads.

    Reply
  4. HoneyB says

    October 11, 2008 at 1:31 am

    LOVE this recipe and I really love that there is only 1/4 cup oil in it! Most zucchini bread recipes I have seen call for at least a whole cup of oil!

    I love that last photo with the melted butter. YUMMM!

    Reply
  5. ttfn300 says

    October 11, 2008 at 1:33 am

    Mmm, i was just thinking of doing a zucchini-apple-sweet potato combo 🙂

    Reply
  6. Patsyk says

    October 11, 2008 at 1:53 am

    I love quick breads, too. I like to make them as mini-loaves and freeze the extras. They defrost overnight and are ready for serving for about 2 days (if they last that long!).

    Reply
  7. Rita says

    October 11, 2008 at 2:09 am

    I am a fan of quick breads too. And a big fan of zucchini. Loved your bread.

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    October 11, 2008 at 2:14 am

    Mmm… I can have quick bread lots of morning – the thing with quick bread is that you can just as easily turn it into a muffin recipe!

    Reply
  9. Paula says

    October 11, 2008 at 2:48 am

    Great idea about slicing, storing, and heating for breakfast! I also love quick breads like this, although I’ve never made one with yogurt! I’m a cream cheese fan, and love to put that on top of my slice. Looks great!

    Reply
  10. Dana McCauley says

    October 11, 2008 at 3:38 am

    You just gotta love recipes that make it okay to eat cake in the morning!

    I recently went on a Pantry Raid and cleaned up some oldish bananas by making banana bread – you forget how easy it is to make a quick bread loaf!

    Reply
  11. Helene says

    October 11, 2008 at 3:50 am

    I usually prepare a banana bread for breakfast or poppy seeds muffins. I like the idea of zucchini bread.

    Reply
  12. Proud Italian Cook says

    October 11, 2008 at 4:18 am

    You know why I like this? You only used 1/4 cup of oil! Other recipes always call for so much oil, this is great!

    Reply
  13. Elra says

    October 11, 2008 at 4:34 am

    Kevin,
    I just love the sound of Zukes bread. I really want to make this soon.

    Reply
  14. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    October 11, 2008 at 6:29 am

    A delicious and moist looking bread! Great!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  15. Jan says

    October 11, 2008 at 7:22 am

    Lovely looking bread – love the ingredients.

    Reply
  16. Mrs Ergül says

    October 11, 2008 at 8:06 am

    Wow! This looks great and it makes such a hearty and healthy breakfast! Wonderful!

    Reply
  17. Peter M says

    October 11, 2008 at 8:53 am

    This bread looks good even without the slathered butter.

    Reply
  18. Clumbsy Cookie says

    October 11, 2008 at 10:46 am

    Quick breads are just so convinient! This look s really nice, I’m sure they’d be great in muffins too! Lovely picture of the slice with butter!

    Reply
  19. Cooking and the City says

    October 11, 2008 at 11:16 am

    Kevin every time I visit here I’m hungry! your zucchini bread looks wonderful 🙂

    Reply
  20. Jeanine says

    October 11, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    That zucchini bread looks fantastic, Kevin! Beautiful pictures.

    Reply
  21. VeggieGirl says

    October 11, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    A true classic quickbread, and a favorite of mine!! :0)

    Reply
  22. canarygirl says

    October 11, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    Gawd, YUM! Try it toasted with cream cheese sometime. I swear…you are going to love me for that tip. 🙂 lol

    Reply
  23. mikky says

    October 11, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    looks so moist… yum… 🙂

    Reply
  24. giz says

    October 11, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    Zucchini is so plentiful and I even have about 5 in the fridge right now with the sole intent of making breads and cakes. On my “to do” list today – right after the pumpkin pie. Happy Thanksgiving Kevin.

    Reply
  25. Passionate About Baking says

    October 11, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    An absolute treat Kevin…but I can’t decide which I want to try first; the sweet or the savoury!

    Reply
  26. [email protected] Eats says

    October 11, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    i can’t believe I’ve never made this myself but I’ve had so much of other people’s. I’m going to make this recipe, though yogurt? Either way the photos make it look incredible… and i love your zest for making good food!!

    Reply
  27. Jan says

    October 11, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    I would like to reach through the screen and grab that buttered slice right now.

    Reply
  28. Lori Lynn says

    October 11, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    I like the chunkiness of the ingredients here.

    Reply
  29. Sweet Bird says

    October 11, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    Oh man, this looks tasty! My mom used to make zucchini bread when I was little – I’m scared to make it because I don’t think it’ll taste like what I remember now.

    Reply
  30. Marjie says

    October 12, 2008 at 12:17 am

    There’s nothing like a good nut bread, and there’s a special place in my heart for zucchini bread! Yours is lovely!

    Reply
  31. OhioMom says

    October 12, 2008 at 12:26 am

    I love zucchini bread, your addition of yogurt sounds wonderful, next time I bake it I am going to use your recipe.

    Reply
  32. Prudy says

    October 12, 2008 at 2:11 am

    I love the healthy profile of your bread. It looks fantastic.

    Reply
  33. rhid says

    October 12, 2008 at 3:02 am

    This looks really nice. I love zucchini bread it always is moist and weirdly a little sweet. Really nice pict. with the melted butter, I can almost smell it through the computer!

    Reply
  34. noobcook says

    October 12, 2008 at 3:22 am

    Hehe you make it sound really easy but I’ll probably mess this up, can’t bake to save my life =P

    Reply
  35. Gloria says

    October 12, 2008 at 3:33 am

    Look amazing Kevin, Im hungry only see mmmm! xGloria

    Reply
  36. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    October 12, 2008 at 4:23 am

    This looks just wonderful! I love zucchini bread.

    Reply
  37. Beachlover says

    October 12, 2008 at 7:02 am

    your bread look great! I never make any zucchini bread b4 but would love to try! I still have 3 zucchini leftover!

    Reply
  38. Soma says

    October 12, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    I love zucchini breads. made one myself a few weeks back. Love urs… also like the idea of using yogurt in it.

    PS: the pics of your vacation are wonderful. Bet u had an awesome time.

    Reply
  39. Cakebrain says

    October 12, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    happy thanksgiving Kevin! Your zucchini bread looks delicious with the melting butter slathered all over it!

    Reply
  40. Sylvie says

    October 12, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    I love the green specks of zucchini, it makes it look healthy!

    Reply
  41. diva says

    October 12, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    oh kevin. this looks immense. i’ve never had courgettes in quickbreads. it must taste amazing, especially with raisins and vanilla yoghurt. thanks for this recipe. gonna bookmark this for later use! x

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  42. Potato Chef says

    October 12, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    I also love fresh breads. I am forwarding the recipe over to my wife who loves to bake.

    Reply
  43. Elly says

    October 13, 2008 at 12:47 am

    Mmm, I love zucchini bread. I have been eating so many quickbreads lately myself. They are so great!

    Reply
  44. Bridgett says

    October 13, 2008 at 12:49 am

    Your photos make it look all the more inviting. Great recipe!

    Reply
  45. Bridget says

    October 13, 2008 at 12:53 am

    I keep quick breads around too. I usually make them as muffins instead, which are even easier to portion out than a loaf.

    Reply
  46. Diana Evans says

    October 13, 2008 at 3:29 am

    HI Kevin…this looks yummy!!!! have you tried the chocolate version? it is AMAZING!!!

    oh and HAPPY Thanksgiving !!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  47. Pam says

    October 13, 2008 at 3:38 am

    This is one of my favorite breads. Your recipe looks and sounds delicious. I love that you used yogurt.

    Reply
  48. Indigo says

    October 13, 2008 at 9:04 am

    I also love quickbreads! So much easier than hanging round waiting for yeast, and they’re one of my favourite breakfasts ^__^. Sounds amazing!

    Reply
  49. Grace says

    October 13, 2008 at 11:39 am

    fantastic! it’s pretty, it’s healthy, it’s easy, and i’m sure it’s delicious. we’ve got a winner. 🙂

    Reply
  50. Darius T. Williams says

    October 13, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    I’d be all over this – looks great!

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

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  51. Deborah says

    October 13, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    One of my favorites!! I have some zucchini sitting on my counter at home waiting to be made into zucchini bread!

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  52. Rhyleysgranny says

    October 13, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    This bread looks amazing.

    Reply
  53. Katrina says

    October 13, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    The bread looks divine! I think banana bread may be my favorite quick bread, but zucchihi is next, specially when zucchini is so in abundance and cheap!
    Kevin, your food and blog amaze me, love it! I can’t wait to see what you post everytime I check it!

    Reply
  54. Anonymous says

    October 13, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Your zucchini bread looks really hearty and filling. Chocolate zucchini bread is another favorite of mine. Yum!

    Reply
  55. MaryBeth says

    October 13, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    I love Zucchini bread, but instead of nuts I use chocolate chips. Give it a try next time, it tastes great.

    Reply
  56. Bobby says

    October 14, 2008 at 12:14 am

    zucchini bread is one of my favorites, yours looks amazing!

    Reply
  57. Nazarina A says

    October 14, 2008 at 1:57 am

    Ahhhh Kevin, I am salivating, seeing that butter melt into your delicious bread!

    Reply
  58. Lina says

    October 14, 2008 at 3:49 am

    ive never had zucchini bread before and im kind of reluctant to try it… does it taste like bananna bread?!

    Reply
  59. Debbie says

    October 14, 2008 at 11:23 am

    I love making quick breads. Just posted another banana bread. They are easy to make and you can change around the ingredients and add different things to them. Your zucchini bread looks great.

    Reply
  60. Shreya says

    October 14, 2008 at 11:51 am

    wonderful:-) so healthy too!

    Reply
  61. Bellini Valli says

    October 14, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    I would definitely eat this for breakfast each and every morning too Kevin:D

    Reply
  62. Rosie says

    October 14, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    Oh Kevin I do like this recipe and your bread looks so tempting – I could eat a slice right now 😉

    Rosie x

    Reply
  63. Sandie says

    October 14, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    Zucchini bread is one of my all time favorites, and your last photo on this post makes my mouth water! Delish!

    Reply
  64. Kevin says

    October 15, 2008 at 12:26 am

    canarygirl: Toasted and with cream cheese does sound good!

    Reply
  65. The Shillings says

    October 17, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Loved your recipe! I stumbled across your blog right in time to use up some zucchini I got at the farmer’s market last week. I didn’t have quite a cup shredded, so I threw a few shredded carrots in as well. It was absolutely delish. I love the whole-wheat flour and yogurt in there, that is what sold me on the recipe! That and the TASTE! 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  66. Jeanne says

    October 25, 2008 at 7:53 pm

    Quick breads are the way forward. I’m planning to make an adaptation of one of yours this weekend – will let you know how it turns out!

    Reply
  67. Jeanne says

    November 4, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Hey Kevin – I made an adaptation of this and it turned out GREAT!!
    http://www.cooksister.com/2008/11/zucchini-peppadew-and-feta-bread.html

    Thanks so much for a wonderful recipe – it’s a keeper!

    Reply
  68. chicken lips says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    I made the bread this morning. It's very good. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    November 21, 2010 at 1:05 am

    This bread is very similar to my grandmother's favorite recipe! Unfortunatly when she passed away I didn't recieve to recipe so I'm sure to try this out! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  70. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    This bread is tasty. I added cranberries and walnuts and my friends raved about it. I going to make a double batch this weekend

    Reply
  71. fabricpixie says

    July 15, 2013 at 12:06 am

    Love your recipes but rarely make them without substitutions.

    Have you tried using almond flour and/or coconut flour or flaxmeal in place of reg flours?

    Reply
  72. kevin says

    July 15, 2013 at 1:23 am

    fabricpixie: Thanks! I have done some experimenting with rice flour but not almond or coconut flour or flaxmeal. Almond flour and flaxmeal are both on my list to investigate and now I will have to take a look at coconut flour as well.

    Reply

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