The Best Classic Zucchini Bread

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The Best Classic Zucchini Bread – This easy zucchini bread recipe is sweet & incredibly moist.

Best Zucchini Bread Recipe - 2 slices on a blue plate

This is the best zucchini bread recipe ever!  It’s got more zucchini and more sugar than most recipes so it tastes amazing.  And, applesauce makes this homemade zucchini bread super moist.

Loaf pan of baked easy zucchini bread recipe

One of the reasons this is such an easy zucchini bread recipe, is because there’s not much prep work for the zucchini, like in many other recipes.

How to grate zucchini for zucchini bread:

  • Do not peel the zucchini before grating, leave the skin on.
  • Do not salt, drain out, or squeeze out any of the liquid from the zucchini.
  • Use the large grate of a box grater to grate 2 small (or 1 large) zucchini for 1 ½ cups lightly packed grated zucchini.

Grating zucchini on a box grater for zucchini bread

How to make The Best Zucchini Bread Recipe:

  • Add grated zucchini, sugar, and brown sugar to a large bowl.
  • Add vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla.
  • Whisk the wet ingredients together.

Whisking grated zucchini, sugar, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla in a bowl

  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Stir just until combined.

The dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients for the best zucchini bread recipe

  • Pour batter into a loaf pan.

Loaf pan full of zucchini bread batter

  • Bake.
  • Refrigerate.

Loaf pan of baked homemade zucchini bread with applesauce

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The Best Classic Zucchini Bread Recipe

4.98 from 541 votes
The Best Classic Zucchini Bread - This easy zucchini bread recipe is sweet & incredibly moist because it's made with applesauce & more zucchini & sugar than most recipes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

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Servings 12 slices
Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini - lightly packed -do not drain liquid
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil -or your preferred cooking oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, add the grated zucchini, sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir just until no dry flour remains, trying not to over mix.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 54 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread should come out with moist crumbs on it.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator. *This bread is best served after it has been refrigerated for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/12th of the bread | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 135mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Bread/Muffin, Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Keyword best zucchini bread, easy zucchini bread, zucchini bread recipe
Cuisine American
Author Amanda Finks
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  1. Have made this a couple times and it’s really good. Making two loaves this morning and adding raisins and walnuts. Can’t wait!

  2. Fantastic recipe! So moist. I gave rave reviews. I added walnuts. Would bake for closer to 1hr next time.

  3. 5 stars
    Really nice and moist. I found a bit sweet but everyone else I served loved it. I found it took a little longer in the oven – about 57 minutes.

  4. 5 stars
    Best zucchini bread I’ve ever made. I grated a granny smith apple (what I had on hand) instead of applesauce. Added a tad of nutmeg and toasted walnuts.

  5. Very good recipe. I’ve made it twice now. My family loves it and it gives me something to do with all the zucchini we grow.

  6. 5 stars
    Best Ever!!! if you like Cinnamon increase to 1 1/2 Tablespoons. I also added nutmeg. I also occasionally add walnuts. This is the moistest recipe I have tried. it gets raved reviews from everyone who eats it.

  7. Also my first time making zucchini bread. Very pleased with results! One thing- I would add roasted walnuts next time. Thank you!!!

  8. 5 stars
    This was a huge hit at my house! My kids have been excited to pick zucchini from our garden because they know if means more delicious zucchini bread! 😋 Thank you for this great recipe.

  9. Very moist bread, however my husband was greatly disappointed no nuts. I like the bread and would highly recommend. Will try with one cup of roasted walnuts next time.

    1. I put nuts and golden raisins. Delicious, hardy! Took an additional 30 minutes to cook. Turned out wonderfully crunchy on outside moist on the inside!

  10. Is there a way to add a protein powder to this recipe without detracting from the flavor or consistency?

    1. I don’t think adding some protein powder would mess with taste or consistency of this recipe. Take the plunge and try it!

    2. Carnation makes a morning protein powder mix kn packets chocolate flavored and im sure an added pack would be delicious! Each pack has 21 grams of protein.

About Amanda Finks

I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in Zionsville, IN. I’m an avid cook, travel nerd, & lover of good food! I’m trained in Food Science & recipe development. It’s my mission to bring you the BEST recipes your whole family will love!

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