There are a gazillion recipes for zucchini bread, but this one is my favorite. | Source

Zucchini squash grows easily and prolifically, which means that home gardeners sometimes harvest more than they bargained for. It is truly the rabbit of the flora world. Home gardeners usually end up carting away wheelbarrows full of zucchini to throw out near the end of the growing season.

Zucchini’s reputation for prolific production has spawned oodles of recipes. You’ll find recipes for stir-fry, casseroles, zucchini bread, and more. Don’t hide next time the doorbell rings and you see a neighbor with a basket or armful of zucchini. Just get cooking with the best zucchini bread recipe plus a bonus recipe at the end. 

Zucchini Bread Recipes

Zucchini bread recipes are almost as abundant as the veggie itself. My favorite is an easy zucchini bread recipe that calls for cinnamon and nutmeg with chopped walnuts added to the batter. I use half white and half brown sugar for a bit of an autumn flair. A little lemon juice adds a very subtle tangy flavor. The zucchini flavor is there, but not overwhelmingly. Plenty of walnuts add a flavorful, nutty crunch.

I sometimes add a powdered sugar glaze to make it more dessert-like, but it is tasty without it as well. Perfect for those fall holiday dinners and gatherings!

Cook Time

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 1 hour 40 min

Ready in: 2 hours

Yields: 1 loaf (10 to 12 slices)

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup oil canola oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Wash the zucchini and then grate it (unpeeled).
3. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add oil, water, lemon juice, and grated zucchini.
5. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.
7. Bake for 1 hour and 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

Powdered Sugar Glaze

For each loaf of zucchini bread:

Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Combine the powdered sugar and milk. Mix well. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
2. Drizzle over the zucchini bread. This glaze is great for pound cake, too!

 

Step-by-Step Directions for Best Zucchini Bread

 

Bonus! A Zucchini Side Dish

I love to make a quick and easy veggie stir-fry with zucchini, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes. Just heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Add thinly sliced zucchini and onions (Vidalia Sweets are nice). Salt and pepper the zucchini and onions. Toss in a big handful of sun-dried tomatoes and chopped, fresh basil. Serve this tasty veggie stir-fry with a dusting of Parmesan cheese for a bit of an Italian-gourmet dish, delightful for an early fall lunch.