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.
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!
Notes
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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. Or by using a food processor.
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, be sure to 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
If you're freezing a loaf, do not slice it before freezing. It will stay more fresh if it's frozen unsliced.
Related recipes
If you love quick breads as much as I do, you'll want to try a few more of my favorites! My Banana Nut Bread is moist, nutty, and a tried-and-true family recipe that's perfect with your morning coffee. For a cozy fall treat, bake up my Pumpkin Loaf it's full of warm spice and the kind of comfort that makes your kitchen smell amazing.
And when summer's in full swing, my Peach Quick Bread brings that sweet, buttery flavor of fresh peaches in every bite. Each one is easy to make, freezer-friendly, and absolutely delicious!
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.
Wrapping it up
Whether you're baking for breakfast, gifting a loaf, or just sneaking a warm slice for yourself, this zucchini bread is pure comfort in every bite.
Give it a try and let me know how it turns out! I'd love to hear if you add your own twist! Leave a comment or snap a photo and tag me so I can see your delicious creation.
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!