Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe

Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

I like this bread because it's lighter and fluffier than most zucchini breads. Plus, it's a great way to put that abundant vegetable to good use!—Kevin Bruckerhoff, Columbia, Missouri

  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • My Savings
  • Email
[X]

Rate Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
15 55 70

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8x4-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, lemon peel, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture, mixing just until moistened. Stir in zucchini and walnuts.
  • Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 229 calories, 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 165 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Zucchini Bread in Taste of Home October/November 2002, p43

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Zucchini Nut Bread

Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe

Zucchini Nut Bread

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

(21-30) of 42 reviews

Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2011 by quiltingstitcher

Loved this recipe, it did seem really thick so I added a small individual size serving of plain apple sauce and that seemed to do the trick.

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by KaylaG

I've never even heard of zucchini bread until my husband told me to make some with the zucchini that I've grown in my garden....I used this recipe and omg! I can't believe how good it is! This is my new favorite bread!

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by luvdis1

My husband loved it. Will absolutely make this again

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by swagner

Great zucchini bread! I omitted the nuts and lemon peel and added chocolate chips. It was wonderful!

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by sfreeman68

I have tried many zucchini bread recipes over the years and this is my favorite. I only use 1 3/4 cup of sugar; sub 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce and 1/2 cup oil for the cup of oil. I add 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. I make it in 6 ( 5/75 X 3") loaf pans. They freeze well and make wonderful gifts any time of the year.

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by bvmay2282

I liked this recipe alot, next time I may add some golden raisins as well. The lemon zest gives it just the right touch.

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2011 by grammadebby

Let me add a note to my previous review. This bread was not as dry after it stood overnight. It is very flavorful toasted with some butter or cheese on top. I may try it again substituting applesauce for part of the oil, as another review suggested.

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2011 by grammadebby

Tried this bread this AM. It was very dry. We have lots of zucchini and I love bread. I will be looking for a different recipe to use next time.

Reviewed on May. 23, 2011 by ladybugksm

I substituted 1/2 cup sugar for applesauce and took out the nuts and added chocolate chips (in hopes of getting my toddler to eat more vegetables). It came out wonderfully and I will make it again and again.

Reviewed on May. 23, 2011 by ladybugksm

I substituted 1/2 cup sugar for applesauce and took out the nuts and added chocolate chips (in hopes of getting my toddler to eat more vegetables). It came out wonderfully and I will make it again and again.

 
 

Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT