This is how I like to make zucchini bread. There are about a million different variations …some people like all zucchini and no carrots. I like both.
Some people add chocolate, some don’t. I do. Walnuts? Yes. Raisins? No, thanks.
I’ve been making this easy and moist zucchini bread recipe for years, and recently updated the photos here on our blog. Enjoy!
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Zucchini Bread Ingredients:
- Zucchini – (obviously)
- Carrots – adds sweetness and texture
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cinnamon – more flavor!
- Baking Soda & Salt – for our quick leavening agent
- Walnuts – chopped
- Chocolate Chips – optional, but I always add them
Do you have to peel the zucchini for zucchini bread?
No. Simply wash the zucchini and then grate it. The only part you may need to remove is the top steam. The zucchini can be used whole, unlike the carrots, which should be peeled before grating.
It’s also OK if your zucchini is on the watery side—this will add moisture to the bread.
Serve warm with just a little bit of butter on top. Yum! Enjoy. xo. Emma
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Ingredients
- 1 cup zucchini (greated)
- ¼ cup carrots (peeled and grated)
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup walnuts (chopped)
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips ( optional)
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and carrots.
- Stir together the zucchini, carrots, cooled (melted) butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the dry ingredients in with the zucchini mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Then, stir in the walnuts and chocolate, if using.
- Pour the batter into a buttered 8×4 loaf pan. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top (optional).
- Bake at 325°F for 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before removing from the pan.
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Love this recipe so much!
This is a great way to get veggies into my family members! Looks so delicious
I use coconut oil instead of butter and it’s yummy. Also, there are a ton of egg subs — 1/4 cup soy yogurt works well and so does mixing 1 TBLS of ground flax seeds and 3 TBLS water. It sounds weird, but it works!
Emma! This post could not have come at a better time, I have been looking for a new zucchini bread recipe! And this is a winner! Since I don’t have a bread pan, I used an 8×8 baking dish and cut the baking time down to 40 minutes. Thanks so much for posting : )
Made it this morning and me and my little one gobbled down a few slices for breakfast! It was yummy and super easy! Could you post more breadlike recipes 😉 thx
Mmmm this looks great!!
This looks so good. The last time I made zucchini bread I had some leftover shredded coconut and threw that in….. heaven I tell you!
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Chocolate is good with everything! I like zucchini bread how my mom makes it… I have no idea what her recipe is, but I love to eat it! Haha
Peace & Sunshine,
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Looks and sounds amazing!
I have never used carrots before will have to give it a shot! Yum!
I hate raisins too, but mmmm! to chocolate chips!! I can’t wait to try this recipe out!
xoxo
Taylor
This looks so good! I’ve often made carrot cake, and even parsnip cake, but never with courgette. On my to-bake list!
Fiona
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Yum 🙂
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Raisins are the biggest disappointment in cookies, especially when you mistake them for chocolate chips. Not a good moment at all. I’m glad someone else thinks the same. I’ve had a lot of raisin cookie debates.
OOOOOOOOHH that looks delicious!!! I love courgettes 🙂
This looks amazing. I may need to make a loaf of zucchini bread to contribute to my family’s Easter dinner this weekend! 🙂
Great recipe! I made this last night and it was delicious! I didn’t have any chocolate chips so I opted for the raisins which tasted great!
Gotta try it!!!
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This bread looks amazing! Thanks so much for this recipe.
Mickie
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Oh wow. This looks tempting. I usually whip up a banana chocolate chip bread but I’m thinking I need to mix it up. Feeling inspired!
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