Sometimes you have to hide vegetables in other foods. This zucchini bread masks a sweet loaf you can enjoy for breakfast or dessert.
Jump to RecipeRaise your hand if you know you don’t eat enough vegetables in a day! *slowly raises hand* I try, I really do, to get enough vegetables in my diet. But let’s face it, I am just not a vegetable person. I’ve expanded my palette in the last few years, but veggies will never be my go-to choice of foods. But, this zucchini bread is a great way to hide some veggies.
Usually, I don’t care for zucchini. The first time I had it was about seven years ago when my cousin made lunch of chicken with grilled squash and zucchini. I tried one bite then pushed all my zucchini to his plate and enjoyed the chicken.
A few years ago, when we were visiting Justin’s grandma in Missouri, she offered us some zucchini bread that she had made earlier in the day. I told her no thank you, but we got some for Tyler to try, and that boy devoured it and wanted more! If he can eat bread with zucchini, then so can I.
Zucchini on its own doesn’t have much flavor for me. But put it in some bread, and I will eat the whole loaf! And since this recipe uses two medium-sized zucchinis, that’s a lot of zucchini in a day. And the best part? This is a sweet bread, so the zucchini is not overpowering.
Moral of the story: don’t let the name of the food discourage you from trying it.
Zucchini bread is sweet enough that it could be considered a dessert, or you could also eat it for breakfast. I like to put my slice in the microwave for about 10 seconds, just long enough to make it warm again and put a little bit of butter on the slice.

Zucchini Bread Step by Step
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 zucchini (peeled and shredded)
- 1/2 cup cooking oil

Preparation
To make your zucchini bread, start by preheating the oven to 350F and greasing a loaf pan. For the zucchini, I recommend using a mandolin slicer or box grater to easily shred the zucchini. Or, if you have one, the grater attachment for the stand mixer works perfectly for this!

Then, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg.

In another medium bowl mix the egg, sugar, zucchini, and oil.

Add the zucchini mixture all at once to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not over stir the mixture.

Pour the bread batter into your prepared loaf pan and back for about one hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Then let the pan cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.


Recipe
Originally Published On: April 13, 2018
Last Updated On: November 15, 2021

Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 zucchini (peeled and shredded)
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Grease a loaf pan and set aside
- In a medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg
- In another medium bowl combine egg, sugar, zucchini, and oil
- Add zucchini mixture all at once to flour mixture
- Stir just until moistened and spoon into greased pan
- Bake for 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
- Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
I never thought of this recipe but I think I should give it a try
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lau
It’s a good one, and a great way to get some vegetables in since they aren’t overwhelming in the bread.
This recipe is perfect for the kids who don’t eat vegetables. I love vegetables but my younger brother and sister don’t like them much as I do. definitely adding this to our recipe list.
My boys won’t eat too many vegetables either, so it’s a great way to get some in them without them realizing it.
I LOVE zucchini bread! It is almost as good as banana bread to me 🙂
I am surprised to hear myself say it, but I agree!
This is a great way to get your veggies! Thanks for sharing this recipe. My hubby loves zucchini so I might make this for him soon.
This would be perfect for someone who likes zucchini! I don’t like it on its own and I still enjoy the bread.
This sounds like a very yummy recipe. I happen to be a fan of zucchini.
If you like zucchini already then you should definitely give this bread recipe a try.
I love zucchini bread! One of my favorites! I will make sure to try this recipe!
Awesome! I’m sure there are many ways to make the recipe, so I hope you enjoy my version.
I’ve made zucchini cake and it was delicious but I have never thought of bread. I’ll have to remember this when I get too much zucchini again this summer! Best way to eat your veggies, baked into something.
That’s funny, I’ve never heard of it in a cake before! I agree, baked into goodies is the best way to eat a veggie.
Ok I have been wanting to make this for so long now and never bit the bullet to do it! This must be a sign. Looks so yummy!
You should definitely give it a try! It’s an easy bread to make and so yummy.
I love zucchini bread! It is by far my favorite type of bread. I have never made any but I want to so bad and this recipie looks amazing!
If it’s your favorite, you should try making your own! Then you can have it fresh from the oven which is the best!!
I’ve been looking for a good zucchini bread recipe. Thanks so much for sharing yours.
Happy to help! I’m sure there are many versions, but we like this one.
Zucchini bread is a must have in our breakfast. Will love to try your recipe this weekend. I am sure everyone will love it.
We love having bread like this for breakfast, too!
I’ve always wondered about zucchini bread! Just like you, it didnt sound appetizing to me. I’ll have to give it a try!
I was so skeptical at first, but it really was very yummy! We’ve made it at home a few times now.
Zucchini bread was one of my favorite little desserts I had when I was growing up. I always loved it at church potlucks on the like. I will have to try this recipe out.
I never had it growing up, but it’s such a great bread and would be perfect for potlucks and brunch.
Oh my goodness.. this is my absolute favorite bread. I’ve been trying to find a good recipe that is similar to what my grandmother used to make. It looks really good so will have to try this one.
I love when food brings up family memories. I hope this recipe is similar to your grandma’s and is delicious to you and your family.
I love sneaky ways like this to get extra veggies into your day. Especially for picky eater kids (or husbands lol). Love zucchini bread!
Yep! I am the picky one between my husband and me here but it gives me some veggies, too.
Just what I need this week! Zucchini is in season at the moment and I am trying to find new ways to feed my kids so they don’t complain. I was just thinking that a snack would be the perfect way to have zucchinis, so the timing of this recipe is just perfect!
Don’t you love when it works out like that? I hope the kids enjoy this when you make it for them.
About 10 years ago when I really got into clean eating etc this was one of the first things I made and its still a fav! Love your recipe!
That’s awesome! We try to eat as clean as we can so it always helps to have recipes on hand.
I absolutely love zucchini bread. I have never actually made it myself, so I will have to try this!
You should try it out. The recipe is pretty easy to make and so yummy.
I love vegetables and I am sure I am going to love this bread. I get to learn so many new recipes from your site. Some recipes that I never heard of but I enjoy trying them all. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks! I love hearing that my recipes are helping others.
I’ve heard so many good things about Zucchini bread but I have never made it. It sounds like it would be good, I have liked chick pea brownies… so I probably would like this.
Interesting, I haven’t tried chickpea brownies yet, but have heard they are good too. I’ll have to try to find a good recipe soon and try it.
I absolutely love zucchini bread! This looks like such an easy recipe to follow. I’ll definitely try it out!
You know I am all about the easy recipes most of the time! Give it a try one day so you have fresh bread to enjoy.
This sounds delicious. I haven’t made zucchini bread in ages, but now I feel like I need to make it again soon!
It’s funny how recipes tend to fall out of rotation sometimes. I have a few that it happens to as well, but then see something that reminds me to make it again and it’s like a treat!
I actually love eating vegetables so I’m excited by this recipe. I usually have zucchini on hand, too. Yay!
Sounds perfect then! I have to hide veggies, even from myself, so this bread is a perfect way to do that.
Ahhh! One of my favorite treats!!!! Lilah and I will need to try this, this coming weekend!!
Awesome! It’s such a good bread and easy to make. I hope you two enjoy!
I m in love with zucchini right now…i especially love it roasted and now, i have a new way to eat my favorite veggie
I don’t care for it on its own, but in this bread it’s amazing! But, if you already love the veggie, then I’m sure you’ll love the bread.
Bread is literally one of my favorite foods!!!!!! Then add zucchini. Omg! Definitely making this for the family
I love bread, too. Give me all the carbs! I wasn’t sure about adding zucchini at first, but it works so well together. I hope your family enjoys the recipe!