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    Home » In the kitchen » Granny's Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Granny's Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Published: Apr 10, 2018 · Modified: Jul 7, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    My Granny's easy zucchini bread recipe - the only zucchini bread I will ever make! Crunchy on the outside with a super tender crumb and flavour that is out of this world, you won't ever need another zucchini bread recipe!

    Three slices of zucchini bread in a stack on a white background

    Sometimes I get super freaked out about how conversations I have in my mind seem to occur at almost the exact same moment with my sisters. Over the last couple of months I've started collecting the recipes from my Granny that I love, thinking that it would be a great idea to get them all up on the blog so that our family has them all in one place. Then the other day, my youngest sister (hey, Claire!) who is at university in Dunedin messaged me asking if I had a recipe for one of Granny's desserts that she used to make for our birthdays. I didn't have that one, so Claire then suggested that maybe we should get all of her recipes, plus my other Grandma's and make a collection of them. Ding!

    We've decided that it will be our summer project when she is home but until then, I just HAD to share this one for Granny's zucchini bread. Mostly because we are still working our way through an outrageous amount of zucchini this year. I've frozen some too, so that I can make this zucchini bread all year!

    Loaf of zucchini bread with 3 slices in front

    It's important to note here that I'm typically a tinkerer when it comes to recipes...I can't help it! I'm always playing around, changing this or that and trying to improve them. But this recipe is exactly as it came to me, because all the tinkering in the world can't mess with Granny's zucchini bread recipe! Sometimes there is no room for improvement, and this is definitely one of those times.

    The first time I made it, as soon as it was in the oven I knew that it was right - that smell took me right back to my childhood! And it tasted just as good as I remember. The coolest thing though was that in exchange for the recipe, my Granny said I had to take her some...it was so fun to be taking her baking instead of the other way around which is how it has always been. Granny even used to make this for me when I was at university! Some kids never grow up 🙂

    Plate of grated zucchini on white plate with zucchini bread in background

    The only thing I did alter slightly was the method. Granny makes hers in the food processor, but I can never be bothered lugging it out. I flagged all mixers for this recipe, and used good old fashioned mixing bowls and whisks. Who would have thought! And it's so simple. Whisk together the dry ingredients in one bowl, whisk the wet ingredients in another bowl, add them together and fold in the walnuts. Then bake!

    Collage of process shots for making zucchini bread - mixing bowls with ingredients

    Zucchini bread in loaf tin ready to go in the oven

    I seriously considered adding a streusel topping because there is not much that a streusel topping doesn't improve, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Maybe next time!

    Half loaf of zucchini bread on white background

    From the crunchy outside to the tender and delicious sweet zucchini crumb inside there is nothing about this zucchini bread you won't love. And on top of that, there are little surprise walnut crunches in every bite!

    Three slices of zucchini bread in a stack on a white background with a buttered piece of zucchini bread in front

    The smell of it baking is enough to make you want to pull it out of the oven early (don't!!) and once you slice the bread you will be hard pressed not to eat the entire loaf in one sitting.

    Granny always spreads her slice with butter, but I love it just as it is.

    Three slices of zucchini bread in a stack on a white background with a buttered piece of zucchini bread in front

    Made this? Tag me on Instagram @thekiwicountrygirl and hashtag it #thekiwicountrygirl.

    Three slices of zucchini bread in a stack on a white background with a buttered piece of zucchini bread in front

    Granny's Zucchini Bread Recipe

    My Granny's zucchini bread recipe - the only zucchini bread I will ever make! Crunchy on the outside with a super tender crumb and flavour that is out of this world, you won't ever need another zucchini bread recipe!
    4.96 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups (245g) flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ⅓ cups (280g) sugar
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup oil (canola, vegetable, coconut)
    • 1 ½ cups (250g/about 1 large zucchini) grated zucchini
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F and spray a loaf tin with non-stick spray or line it with baking paper.
    • In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon & salt and set aside.
    • In a medium sized bowl whisk the eggs. Add the sugar, vanilla, oil and zucchini and combine.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold through the chopped walnuts.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the loaf tin before removing and slicing.
    • Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.
    • This bread also freezes well. You can either freeze the loaf whole, or slice the loaf, lay the slices out on a baking tray and freeze. Once the slices are frozen, transfer them to a freezer proof container or snaplock bag. This way you can simply pull one slice out at a time and defrost it in the microwave or on the bench.
    Nutrition Facts
    Granny's Zucchini Bread Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    333
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    27
    mg
    9
    %
    Sodium
     
    160
    mg
    7
    %
    Potassium
     
    229
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    55
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    27
    g
    30
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    100
    IU
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    5.3
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    59
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    2.1
    mg
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Kelda says

      June 05, 2024 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      OMG yum.
      I used frozen zucchini, should have let it defrost a little more but such a yummy bread.

      Reply
    2. Susie C says

      February 29, 2024 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Ray left a giant zuc on the bench at work, a google search found me this deliciousness.
      I doubled it to make two loaves that have just gone down a treat for work morning tea! Also used coconut sugar which worked (all I had). All my teamies asking for the recipe. Link shared.

      Thank you for sharing! Now on the favorites page.
      S

      Reply
    3. Sonja says

      February 27, 2024 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome, turned out perfect first time. I put little extra cinnamon as I love its flavour. Great way to use the zucchini up. Definitely making it again.

      Reply
    4. Lynne says

      January 28, 2024 at 12:47 pm

      Hi, i cant eat nuts, can i just leave out, or add choc chips instead, would that work? Looks delish

      Reply
      • Laura says

        February 03, 2024 at 9:31 am

        Yes definitely!

        Reply
    5. Tracey says

      February 19, 2023 at 2:40 pm

      Looking forward to making this, do you squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini's before adding them to the mixture?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        September 03, 2023 at 2:42 pm

        If they are quite big zucchini I do squeeze the liquid out, or if I'm using zucchini that has been frozen but if they're small/medium sized I don't bother!

        Reply
    6. Rachael says

      January 08, 2023 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Ohh sooo delicious and easy to make. Good way to use zucchini.

      Reply
    7. Sandra says

      January 07, 2023 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy, just as you described it

      Reply
    8. Judy says

      September 13, 2022 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      Love the cinnamon. I added just a 1/2 teaspoon more and it is wonderful

      Reply
    9. granny biggest fan says

      July 07, 2022 at 10:04 pm

      5 stars
      well what can i say YUM YUM YUM!!!!! I have made this 14 times overt this week. CAN NOT STOP EATING THIS. Absolutely gorgeous. the flavours are melting in my mouth. The only way to describe this bread is if you took ALL of your favourite foods smutched them together popped them in the oven and BAM you have a beautiful loaf ready to shovel down your throat. Highly recommend. Happy Baking!!!

      Reply
    10. Lynn Odgers says

      April 07, 2022 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Delicious
      My family are so sick of eating zucchini so when I made this bread they were a bit cautious. Needless to say it only lasted 1 day so here I am making another.
      Thank you

      Reply
    11. Kiri says

      March 04, 2022 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Delicious recipe that I will definitely make again!

      Reply
    12. Odele says

      January 15, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today after our neighbour gifted us fresh zucchini straight from their garden. Turned out amazing and was a real hit with both adults and children alike. I used silvered almonds instead of walnuts. Will definitely use again!

      Reply
      • Katherine says

        March 05, 2022 at 10:22 am

        5 stars
        3rd go of this 2 freeze sum. Yumm. I have made now a more herb one Less sugar. No ess. Added grated carrot, herbs, chillie, cheese on top. 2days one is herb version with a cream cheese middle in the batter. Going 2 be eaten with tom soup. Actually just thought do i have tom pesto in the fridge 2 be added 2 the loaf.... hmmm

        Reply
    13. Jeannette. Early says

      April 07, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful Loaf

      Reply
    14. Debra Yearsley says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      Awesome recipe. Loved it. I doubled the mix and made 2 loaves with gluten free flour which came out perfect. It is so yummy toasted too with lashings of butter. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely make this again.

      Reply
    15. Jared Williams says

      February 12, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Over made this at least 30 times already, I change it up with what I have, Almonds, nutmeg and ginger, mixed spice. Awesome recipe.

      Reply
    16. Laurelei says

      August 21, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. It was very moist but still crispy on outside. 2 yr old granddaughter says " I love this Grammy"

      Reply
    17. Christy Johnson says

      August 04, 2020 at 5:22 am

      5 stars
      Ok I've made this now 4 times it is delicious! I even added chocolate chips to one loaf for my daughter. Thank you for this recipe! I can't keep it in the house, no way am I able to freeze it, disappears to quickly!

      Reply
    18. Tiffany says

      July 14, 2020 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      I used my pampered chef brownie pan, they turned out great!!

      Reply
    19. Christy Johnson says

      July 13, 2020 at 7:14 am

      5 stars
      I tried the recipe since I have an abudance of zuchini. I did one stupid thing, I doubled all the ingredients in order to fill two pans and failed to put in the correct amount of oil. It came out a little dry but overall the bread was great! Next time I will make sure I put in the correct amount of oil and instead of finely chopped walnuts I think I will use halfs. I like that crunch!
      Thank you!

      Reply
    20. Rochelle says

      April 11, 2018 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, thanks for sharing Laura! Made two of these tonight, one to take for morning tea to playgroup tomorrow - it's sure to be a hit! Really loving the crunch factor the walnuts give it. Look forward to you sharing more of your Granny's gems 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura says

        April 12, 2018 at 9:30 am

        Hi Rochelle, thanks so much for the lovely comment. I'm so glad you like it, I'll be sure to pass that on to my Granny 🙂 I'm excited to be sharing her recipes too!

        Reply
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