The Best Recipe For Zucchini Bread - The Outdoor Apothecary (2024)

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Zucchini is a favorite summer vegetable and this recipe for zucchini bread makes it even better. Blending in vanilla extract, cozy cinnamon spice and of course zucchini creates a moist delicious bread that’s sure to be a family favorite. And if you’re like me and have what seems to be a TON of zucchini, then this recipe is for you. It uses up 2 cups of shredded zucchini per loaf and can easily be doubled. It freezes well too, so you can easily whip up a few of these in and afternoon, pop them in the freezer and take them out to enjoy when the summer garden has passed.

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• It’s so easy to make – the batter comes together in less than 5 minutes
• It’s super moist and flavorful
• Sneaks in veggies – the kids won’t even know!
• Can easily be doubled
• Great with add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or blueberries (my favorite)
• Makes excellent muffins
• Freezes beautifully

This quick bread recipe is easy for beginners to master, and it’s a great project for young bakers who are ready to help in the kitchen.

I love baking with zucchini, and I have a few published recipes using this summer vegetable. In my savory zucchini pie, we use 4 cups of shredded zucchini, while in my zucchini pancakes recipe we use 1 and 1/2 cups. You can also add some to this summer vegetable tart.

Baking with vegetables may sound odd, but there are some tasty reasons why you should give it a try.

• It’s a great way to use up an over abundance of this summer vegetable.
• Zucchini adds moistness to baked goods without adding any discernible vegetable flavor. In fact, I don’t think I would bake a cake with a green vegetable if I could taste it. Well zucchini is even better! It’s truly a magical ingredient in your baked goods.
• You can sneak this veggie into baked goods and finally get your kids to eat a green vegetable. Even kids like zucchini bread!

This super easy recipe for zucchini bread calls for simple ingredients that you’re sure to already have on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Eggs
• zucchini (shredded)
• White sugar
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Vegetable oil
• Vanilla
• Cinnamon
• Flour
• Optional Add-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, blueberries)

I love this recipe because it’s so easy to make. You’ll start by beating the eggs, sugar and oil together in a large bowl. Then you add in the flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and any add-ins and mix all together by hand. Add in the zucchini and mix to combine either by hand or with the mixer. You don’t need to sift the dry ingredients separately or dirty two or more bowls. This truly is the simplest and best recipe for zucchini bread especially if you’re trying to use up an excess of zucchini by making several loaves at once (like I usually do).

Pour into two greased and floured 9×5 loaf pans and bake for about 1 hour at 350 degrees. The recipe may be doubled.

You also need a grater to shred the zucchini. If you’re looking for recommendations, I own and lovethis box grater and is what I use when grating small amounts of zucchini, but when I’m making several loaves at a time I use the shredder attachment for the KitchenAid mixer. It makes the job so much easier and quicker.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this recipe for zucchini bread as much as my family loves it. If you’re looking for other ways to use up your garden harvests or are interested in cooking with wild edibles or foraged foods, check out the recipe indexor the links below for more ideas.I’m adding new recipes every week!

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• Amazing Recipe for Zucchini Pancakes
• Easy Tart Recipe with Herbs and Fresh Summer Vegetables
• Small Batch Zucchini Relish Recipe: A Delicious Way To Preserve the Season
• A Surprising and Delightful Dessert Recipe with Yellow Squash
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