This easy-to-make Amish Zucchini Bread Recipe is so good! A crispy crust with a super moist crumb. This old-fashioned family recipe is the BEST!
Slather it with pumpkin butter, strawberry jam or apple butter for the ultimate treat!
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Why you'll love this recipe
This recipe is straight from Grandma's cookbook and you're going to love this delicious quick bread recipe! Especially now with all of the zucchini we have in our gardens!
It's simple, filled with nuts and has the BEST flavor. Because it's super moist it will store for several days AND it freezes great. When summer rolls around, this is a treat!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- flour - all purpose flour is great for this recipe
- you'll need two cups of zucchini that's been shredded
- white sugar - to sweeten the loaf.
- canola oil, corn oil or olive oil to add richness and tenderness.
- eggs - add moisture and richness to the loaf.
- vanilla extract- for flavor
- nuts - I use walnuts, but pecans or filberts would be delicious in this recipe.
- salt, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder - all the ingredients you need to flavor the loaf and help it to rise.
Doll it up by folding one cup of chocolate chips into the batter!
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Shred the zucchini, drain well and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Sift together the dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs.
- Add the oil, vanilla, and zucchini until well incorporated.
- Add the flour in batches, mix to combine.
- Fold in the nuts.
- Spoon the dough into a loaf pan, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place in a preheated oven for one hour to one hour twenty minutes.
- Bake until golden brown. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Run a knife around the edges to remove it from the pan. Cool on a baking rack.
Equipment
- Metal Loaf Pan or a Glass Loaf Pan
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FAQ's
No, not at all! Don't peel the zucchini, the skin has loads of flavor plus it's pretty! Slicing into the bread and seeing those bits of green tells everyone just what kind of quick bread it is.
The best way to grate the zucchini is to use a box grater. Use the larger size for grating.
Yes, if you're using a larger zucchini it will have seeds. First slice the zucchini in half, then simply scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
This will happen if the zucchini has too much moisture in it. Before adding the zucchini to the recipe, squeeze any excess water out and blot it with a paper towel.
If you don't allow it to cool completely, it may crumble when you're slicing it. Over-mixing the easy zucchini bread recipe can also cause it to crumble. It will incorporate too much air into the loaf. Mix until everything is just incorporated.
Top Tip
You'll want to grate the zucchini, not chop or slice. Why? Because every bite should be filled with shreds of the vegetable. After all, this is zucchini bread, right?!!
- Take the time to squeeze all the excess moisture from the grated zucchini..
- If you're freezing a loaf, do not slice it before freezing. That dries it out.
Storage
Refrigerate - Allow it to cool completely. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap or use an airtight container. Refrigerate up five days.
Freezer - This easy Zucchini Bread Recipe makes a large loaf and freezes fantastic!
- Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Do not slice prior to freezing.
- Wrap it securely with plastic wrap, then a second layer of foil.
- Place in a plastic ziplock bag and freeze up to six months!
Reheat - allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. This can be reheated in the toaster or in the air fryer, if desired.
Related recipes
If you have a taste for something sweet, here are a few more recipes that I know you'll really enjoy!
- This homemade banana bread is also a family recipe. It's rich and dense, sweet and delicious!
- Cast Iron Skillet Corn Bread - Dan's always says this is the food of his people! A little drizzle of honey is all you need.
- I really love this easy to make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. It starts with a cake mix. Super moist and chocolatey!
Serving suggestions
Top it with Orange Jelly, apple butter or pumpkin butter for a delicious treat!
Slather each side with butter and grill the zucchini bread. Top with ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent treat!
A cup of coffee, tea or this super yummy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe - is all you need with the easy zucchini bread recipe.
What do you think? Grandma's recipe, is the BEST!!! Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!
Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour all purpose
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 3 eggs whisked
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup nuts chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Generously spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Start by sifting together the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, soda and salt - set aside.
- Next prepare the wet ingredients. Whisk together the eggs. Add the oil, vanilla, zucchini until well incorporated. Though you can do it by hand, I prefer to use a a hand or stand mixer.
- Add the flour in three batches, mix to combine.
- Add the nuts and mix to combine with a spoon.
- Spoon the batter into a loaf pan..Place in a preheated oven for one hour to one hour twenty minutes. I've found that cooking times really vary depending on the type of loaf pan you use.
- Check for doneness at one hour with a toothpick. When it comes out clean, the loaf is done! Cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and remove from pan. Allow cool, serve and enjoy!
Cindy says
I love the moist bread and crunchy combo - it's so good!
Camden says
Thanks for the note to double the recipe where I can freeze the extra loaf of this easy zucchini bread! I always wish I had more food in my freezer but never remember to do the prep work.. now I will!
Kristen says
Yum! My grandma always made the BEST zucchini bread. I have yet to find a recipe that even comes close, but your amish zucchini bread recipe really looks like hers did! I can't wait to try it!
Alyssa says
I can't wait to give this easy zucchini bread a try! I love to try out different kinds of bread, so this one will be added to my list!
Cynthia says
I love an easy zucchini bread recipe. It's a great way to sneak in some of those veggies!
Bowl Me Over says
Enjoy Cynthia!
Brittany says
This easy zucchini bread is great. I'm definitely keeping the recipe on hand for when the garden is coming in and we're overrun with zucchini!
Sheri Van Wert says
I think you were reading my mind! I just shredded 22 cups of zucchini this weekend to freeze so I can make zucchini bread when the weather cools down. All i needed was to find a great recipe. Thank you!
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful! I know you're going to just love this recipe - enjoy Sheri!
Jennifer Stewart says
Zucchini was on sale this past week and I bought way too much! After freezing and toasting a bunch I still had a lot leftover. This bread was perfect for it! And I even made "french toast" out of the few slices that Brooks didn't scarf down. YUM!
Bowl Me Over says
Yum, yum, yum - that makes my day! I'm so glad you enjoyed the zucchini bread recipe and the family too - that's awesome!!
Lois says
This is just a wonderful Bread. Love it. Give it a try so very good.
Bowl Me Over says
Most definitely, thank you Lois!