Don’t let summer pass you by without trying at least one of these zucchini bread recipes.
Our Best Zucchini Bread Recipes
Updated on Apr. 09, 2024
Banana-Zucchini Bread
My grandmother made this zucchini bread recipe for as long as I can remember, and I’ve been making it ever since I learned how to bake. Children love it for a snack, and it’s good to serve at any meal. It’s another delicious way to use zucchini, which is so abundant in late summer. —Eva Mae Hebert, Lafayette, LA
Check out our guide on how to make zucchini bread.
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Zucchini Nut Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Lighter and fluffier than most recipes for zucchini bread, this is a great way to put that vegetable to good use! —Kevin Bruckerhoff, Columbia, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 229 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Lemon Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Moist and lemony with a hint of cinnamon, this lemon zucchini bread will fill your home with its delicious scent. Drizzle it with a lemon glaze and dust it with confectioner’s sugar; it can easily become a dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 180 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Vegan Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Quick and easy, you'll soon find yourself with sweet, aromatic, golden brown loaves with this vegan recipe. The zucchini moistens the bread, the cinnamon provides a comforting flavor and the walnuts finish it with a nice crunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 181 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Keto Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
You won't believe this nutty, cinnamony, moist and spongy zucchini bread is keto-friendly! The monk fruit gives plenty of sweetness to the loaf, emulating a flavor similar to caramel without all the sugar intake. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 204 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh and vibrant in flavor, this blueberry zucchini bread is the perfect treat for any occasion. Made with zucchini for a moist texture, fresh blueberries, sugar and vanilla extract bring that subtly sweet taste to the loaf. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 210 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I shred and freeze zucchini from my garden each summer so that I can make this bread all winter long. It’s one of the best zucchini bread recipes out there—our family loves this chocolaty treat. —Shari Mckinney, Birney, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 212 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Lemony Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Flecks of zucchini give a third dimension to the popular lemon and poppy seed combination in this moist quick bread. My family loves this lemon zucchini bread recipe at all times of the year. —Field Editor Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 187 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Parmesan Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking for unique recipes for zucchini bread? Look no further! This loaf has a rugged, textured look that adds to its old-fashioned appeal. The mild Parmesan flavor nicely complements the zucchini, which adds bits of green color to every tender slice. —Christine Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 156 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Zucchini Pineapple Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Meals are even more memorable when I compliment them with this light zucchini bread recipe with pineapple. The zucchini makes it so moist and tender…and the pineapple lends a delicate tropical twist to every delicious slice. —Shirley Boulet, Whitefield, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 202 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Cranberry Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Nutmeg and cinnamon add spice to these flavorful zucchini bread recipes. The flecks of green zucchini and red cranberries give each slice a festive look that’s just right for the holidays. —Alice Manzo, South Easton, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 234 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
3 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in one recipe. I really don't know the origin of this bread, but I do know it's been one of my favorites for many years. —Patti Dillingham, Scranton, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 185 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Pina Colada Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
At my husband’s urging, I entered this recipe for zucchini bread at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You’ll love the cakelike texture and tropical flavors. —Sharon Rydbom, Tipton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 225 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone in Spokane has zucchini in summer. The people who grow it have enough for all of their friends! This recipe for succhini bread is one of many ways I like to use it.
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 176 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
