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 10 Delicious Types of Zucchini Bread to Try at Home

Zucchini bread is one of those versatile treats that can go sweet or savory, simple or fancy. Whether you're looking to use up an abundance of garden zucchini or want a healthy-ish snack, there's a zucchini bread here for you. Here are ten creative and delicious versions you’ll want to bake again and again.

1. Classic Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded zucchini

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  2. Mix wet ingredients and sugar.

  3. Combine dry ingredients separately, then stir into the wet mix.

  4. Fold in zucchini and nuts.

  5. Pour into pan and bake 50-60 minutes.

2. Chocolate Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup oil

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup white sugar

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Mix wet ingredients and sugars.

  3. Add dry ingredients.

  4. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.

  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes.

3. Banana Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/3 cup melted butter

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1 3/4 cups flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Mix banana, zucchini, eggs, butter, and sugar.

  3. Add dry ingredients.

  4. Pour into greased loaf pan.

  5. Bake 50-60 minutes.

4. Coconut Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups flour

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/3 cup oil

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions:

  1. Combine wet ingredients.

  2. Stir in dry ingredients.

  3. Fold in zucchini, coconut, and pineapple.

  4. Bake at 350°F for 55 minutes.

5. Lemon Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup oil

  • 2/3 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

Optional Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine.

  2. Fold in zucchini.

  3. Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.

  4. Drizzle with lemon glaze after cooling.

6. Blueberry Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup oil

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions:

  1. Mix all wet ingredients.

  2. Add dry ingredients and stir gently.

  3. Fold in blueberries and zucchini.

  4. Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.

7. Nutty Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup applesauce

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

  1. Mix dry and wet ingredients separately.

  2. Combine both and fold in zucchini and nuts.

  3. Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.

8. Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shredded apple

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup oil

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine wet ingredients and fruit.

  2. Add dry ingredients.

  3. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes.

9. Savory Zucchini Cheese Bread



Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/3 cup milk

  • 1/3 cup oil

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Mix dry ingredients.

  2. Whisk wet ingredients and fold in zucchini and cheese.

  3. Combine and pour into pan.

  4. Bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes.

10. Pumpkin Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup oil

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 3/4 cups flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Mix wet ingredients.

  2. Add dry ingredients.

  3. Fold in zucchini.

  4. Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes.

Enjoy exploring these flavorful variations of zucchini bread. Each recipe offers a fresh take on this wholesome baked treat—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!

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