Zucchini bread is a great way to use up fresh zucchini, either from the garden or the grocery store. Zucchini is a great savory side dish but it also makes an incredibly moist and delicious sweet bread! Let me show you how to make my favorite cinnamon zucchini bread! This zucchini bread is kind is perfect with your morning cup of coffee.

It wasn’t until I was older that I started making zucchini bread. My mom never made it and I was kind of shocked to see people putting a green vegetable into bread. I thought it was weird. But let me tell you, after one loaf of homemade zucchini bread, I was hooked.

Why do People put Zucchini in Bread?

I used to wonder this as well. In fact, I thought the idea of putting a garden vegetable in bread just seemed gross. However, I soon realized there is a reason for this, and it’s not the taste.

The biggest reason you would add zucchini to your sweet bread is to add moisture to your bread. When zucchini is shred and put into the batter, the moisture is retained for the finished product.

If you only add more water into your batter, you will get a runny batter. Zucchini, on the other hand, holds tightly to its water throughout the whole mixing and baking process while allowing moisture to seep into the bread.

Cinnamon Zucchini Bread Ingredients

Bread:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini

Crumb Topping:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

How Many Zucchinis is 1 1/2 cups Shredded?

1 medium sized zucchini will give you about 1-cup when it is shredded or grated. For this recipe, I would use about 1 and a half or 2 smaller zucchinis.

Do You Keep Skin on Zucchini for Zucchini Bread?

Do not peel the zucchini skin. It may be tempting to do so, but it is completely unnecessary. And, in fact, it won’t be as moist if you do. The zucchini pieces are small and melt into the bread as its cooked giving it the moist texture.

Do you Take the Seeds out of Zucchini when Making Bread?

Unless you are using a really big zucchini, you should not need to take the seeds out. Using a small to medium sized zucchini, the seeds should be small enough to disappear into the batter.

Cinnamon Zucchini Bread Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 and spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.

In one bowl mix together the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, shredded zucchini and oil.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until incorporated.

To make the crumb topping, mix the powdered sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon together.

Crumble it using your hands once it comes together.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the crumb topping on top.

Bake for 1 hour – 1 hour and 30 minutes. (Or until a toothpick comes out clean)

Let cool completely.

How to Store Leftovers

The best way to store breads and baked goods is at room temperature. Refrigeration can actually dry it out quicker. So, when the bread is cool, place it in a plastic ziplock bag, or double wrap it in plastic wrap and leave it sit at room temperature.

If it is sitting for 3-days, you will then want to transition it to the freezer….

Can You Freeze it?

Yes, you should freeze your zucchini bread after about 2-3 days. It will stay in the freezer for 2-3 months. Store the bread in a freezer safe ziplock bag.

Coffee Recipes to Pair with Your Zucchini Bread

Like I said above, this cinnamon zucchini bread is perfect as a breakfast option with a cup of coffee. Here are some of my favorite coffee drink recipes to make with my zucchini bread:

• Vanilla Whipped Coffee
• Classic Irish Coffee
• Raspberry Whipped Coffee
• Salted Caramel Latte
• Vanilla Latte

Other Zucchini Bread Recipes to Try

Because the zucchini is really just used to moisten the bread, you can make a variety of different kinds of zucchini bread. Here are just a few:

• Chocolate Zucchini Bread
• Chocolate Covered Zucchini Bread
• The Best Classic Zucchini Bread
• Lemon Zucchini Bread

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