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    Home » Recipe Index » Snacks

    Homemade Whole Grain Zucchini Bread

    September 5, 2018 Updated September 15, 2020 By Rebecca Breakfast, Snacks, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

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    sliced whole wheat zucchini bread with peanut butter and loaf on a table
    whole grain zucchini bread with peanut butter and text overlay

    Transform all that extra zucchini into this easy and tender whole wheat zucchini bread. The whole wheat flour adds a bit of fiber and nuttiness to the bread. It takes just 10 minutes to prep, and about an hour to bake for days of snacks and breakfasts.

    sliced whole wheat zucchini bread with peanut butter and loaf on a table

    [This recipe was originally posted in September 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    How will this whole wheat zucchini bread make your life easier?

    Ever feel those hunger pangs in between meals, but you only have raw vegetables and some cookies you made the other day? Make this easy zucchini bread so you can have a yummy vehicle for protein in the form of a big smear of peanut butter.

    Want other snack ideas? Check out all my snack ideas, that include 10 Minute Energy Balls, Chocolate Blueberry Muffins, Chunky Monkey Chia Pudding, and my other fave go to snacks.

    What makes this zucchini bread so good?

    • Brown sugar
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Canola oil
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla extract
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Salt
    • Whole wheat flour
    • All purpose flour
    • Zucchini

    How do I make this whole wheat zucchini bread?

    grated zucchini next to a grater on a cutting board

    Grate 1 medium sized zucchini, squeeze juice out then measure out 2 cups. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 8 ½" x 4 ½" loaf pan (or spray with cooking spray).

    Expert Tip: Remove most of the water from the zucchini by pressing the shreads together to release extra water, or press down with clean towels.

    Expert Tip: If using cooking spray, spray immediately before pouring batter into pan. Spray may pool at the bottom of the pan if it sits too long, and bread may stick to pan.

    mixing wet ingredients for whole wheat zucchini bread

    Grab a large mixing bowl, add ¾ c brown sugar, 2 T apple cider vinegar, ½ c canola oil, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to bowl. Beat with whisk or hand mixer until smooth. 

    Expert Tip: You can swap the apple cider vinegar for milk. But know that you can't taste the vinegar in the bread. Same with oil, you can swap it out for another neutral oil.

    hand whisking flours in a glass bowl

    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 c whole wheat flour, ¾ c all purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ½ baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon.

    pouring grated zucchini from a measuring cup into bread batter

    Whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Add shredded zucchini into batter and fold in with a rubber spatula. Pour batter into greased loaf pan. Smooth top with rubber spatula. 

    Expert Tip: Add chocolate chips to batter (when you add the zucchini) if you like chocolate)

    slices of zucchini bread on a cutting board

    Bake bread for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean (from the center of the bread). Remove from oven, let cool for about 15 minutes, then turn it over onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice when cooled.

    Reheat or eat at room temperature. Serve with peanut butter or butter. 

    Expert tips

    • If using cooking spray, spray immediately before pouring batter into pan. Spray may pool at the bottom of the pan if it sits too long, and bread may stick to pan.
    • You can swap the apple cider vinegar for milk. But know that you can't taste the vinegar in the bread. Same with oil, you can swap it out for another neutral oil.
    • Remove most of the water from the zucchini by pressing the shreads together to release extra water, or press down with clean towels.
    • Add chocolate chips to batter (when you add the zucchini) if you like chocolate)

    FAQ

    Do you leave the skin on zucchini when making bread?

    I leave it on because it's easier, the peel contains lots of nutrients, and I don't mind the texture. Also, I honestly can't tell if there's skin or peel on the grated zucchini once it's cooked. It's grated so small that the texture doesn't change. But if you really don't like the skin, feel free to peel it first.

    How do you grate zucchini for zucchini bread?

    Start out by slicing off both ends of the zucchini. You may want to cut the zucchini in half, down the center so there are two chunks to grate. Grate by sliding the zucchini chunk down a hand grater. Or grate it in a food processor. Make sure to squeeze most of the water out of the grated zucchini too.

    How do you fix undercooked zucchini bread?

    First of all, test doneness by sliding a clean toothpick or fork at least halfway through the bread, bread will be done when the toothpick/fork comes out clean. If you see any batter on the toothpick or fork, then return bread to oven and cook until toothpick comes out clean. Check every 3-5 minutes until done.

    zucchini bread on cutting board with a spoonful of peanut butter

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • (zucchini) Shaved Zucchini & Corn Salad, Egg Roll Up/Ugandan Rolex, add to these Veggie Tacos, Burrito Bowl, or Skillet Pork Chops with Apples.
    • (eggs) Pumpkin Cake, Microwave Eggs, Freezer Egg Tacos, and Apple & Cheddar Omelet
    • The remaining ingredients will store well for a while.

    Did you make this whole wheat zucchini bread? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    sliced whole wheat zucchini bread with peanut butter and loaf on a table
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    5 from 5 votes

    Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

    Turn all that extra zucchini into this delicious and easy whole wheat zucchini bread. It takes just 10 minutes to prep, and about an hour to bake. 
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 55 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings 1 loaf
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • Grater
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • Two Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk or Hand Mixer
    • rubber spatula
    • Loaf Pan

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or milk
    • ½ cup canola oil
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • ¾ cup white all purpose flour
    • 2 cups shredded zucchini

    Instructions

    • Grate 1 medium sized zucchini (until you have 2 cups). Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 8 ½" x 4 ½" loaf pan (or spray with cooking spray).
    • Grab a large mixing bowl, add ¾ c brown sugar, 2 T apple cider vinegar, ½ c canola oil, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to bowl. Beat with whisk or hand mixer until smooth.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 c whole wheat flour, ¾ c all purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ½ baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
    • Whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Add shredded zucchini into batter and fold in with a rubber spatula. Pour batter into greased loaf pan. Smooth top with rubber spatula. 
    • Bake bread for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean (from the center of the bread). Remove from oven, let cool for about 15 minutes, then turn it over onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice when cooled.
    • Reheat or eat at room temperature. Serve with peanut butter or butter. 

    Video

    ZUCCHINI BREAD

    Notes

    • If using cooking spray, spray immediately before pouring batter into pan. Spray may pool at the bottom of the pan if it sits too long, and bread may stick to pan. 
    • You can swap the apple cider vinegar for milk. But know that you can't taste the vinegar in the bread. Same with oil, you can swap it out for another neutral oil.
    • Remove most of the water from the zucchini by pressing the shreads together to release extra water, or press down with clean towels.
    • Add chocolate chips to batter (when you add the zucchini) if you like chocolate)

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Ann says

      September 05, 2018 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      I love zucchini bread, but so rarely make it since it's not the healthiest thing. So happy to find a recipe that makes it whole grain 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 12, 2018 at 7:32 am

        ya, i like the added nuttiness of the whole grains

        Reply
    2. Sandi says

      September 10, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      We just got in a bunch of Zucchini and definitely want to try to make some bread. This will be on our list to try.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 12, 2018 at 7:30 am

        awesome! let me know

        Reply
    3. Bethany | A Simple Palate says

      September 10, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this looks so moist and delicious! Will definitely have to try!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 12, 2018 at 7:29 am

        yes! let me know how it turns out

        Reply
    4. Hannah Healy says

      September 10, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      This looks great! I love that you can sneak veggies into it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 12, 2018 at 7:28 am

        thanks!

        Reply
    5. Taylor Kiser says

      September 10, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Love everything about this! Wish I had a slice right now!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 12, 2018 at 7:28 am

        thanks! good thing is its easy!

        Reply

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