This Best Ever Zucchini Bread recipe comes from my grandma, so there isn’t a better zucchini bread recipe out there.

This Zucchini Bread is simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. We bake it all year long.

loaf of BEST EVER ZUCCHINI BREAD cut into slices

This bread recipe is a family recipe, and in my life, the best recipes have come from one of two people: my Grandma Gillan or my Grandma Sorency.

They make some of the best things I have ever tasted from this Best Ever Zucchini Bread {Gillan}, spaghetti & meatballs {Sorency}, peanut brittle {Gillan}, Italian Stuffing {Sorency}, cinnamon rolls {Gillan}, mac & cheese {Gillan} and Santa Claus Cookies {Sorency}.

loaf of BEST EVER ZUCCHINI BREAD in bread pan lined with parchment paper

I am lucky to come from a line of bakers. And I am fortunate that I grew up eating this Best Ever Zucchini Bread. This recipe is why I have planted 8 zucchini plants every year. I am sad that since we moved and my garden is significantly smaller, I will only be plating two this year, but I am praying they’re plentiful.

If not, I will beg for some zucchini, as store-bought zucchini are so small. Why is that? I love the large zucchini; they are just so beautiful. I love seeing a garden full of zucchini and pumpkins. Another reason I love fall.

But I love that it’s near summertime, and soon, I will have a plethora of zucchini in my garden and freezer, resulting in this recipe all year long.

slices of BEST EVER ZUCCHINI BREAD

How to make Zucchini Bread?

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and grease bread loaf pans or two larger ones.
  • Mix all ingredients until well combined.
  • Once well combined, pour the mixture into 2- 3 bread pans, divide it evenly, and bake at 375 for 40-50 minutes.
  • Time may vary depending on the oven; insert a toothpick to ensure the bread is done.
  • Serve immediately.
  • TIP! I use a food processor instead of a grater to get the best texture out of the zucchini. This seems to work best when it comes to baking the bread. We love adding chocolate chips or walnuts to this bread, and I prefer to bake it in 9×5 loaf pans. Either way, this is my grandma’s recipe, and it is the best.
zucchini bread slices on a white plate

How to store Zucchini Bread?

To maximize the shelf life of zucchini bread, cover it with foil or plastic wrap or place it in a plastic bag to prevent drying out.

Properly stored, freshly baked zucchini bread lasts 1 to 2 days at room temperature.

To extend its life, wrap the bread tightly and enclose it in an airtight freezer bag for 1-2 months.

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Best Ever Zucchini Bread

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 3 loaves
Calories: 313 kcal
This Best Ever Zucchini Bread recipe comes from my grandma, so naturally, there isn’t a better zucchini bread recipe out there.
This BEST EVER ZUCCHINI BREAD recipe comes from my grandma, so naturally there isn't a better zucchini bread recipe out there.

Ingredients
 

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup oil canola or vegetable
  • 4 cups fresh zucchini grated, liquid drained
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups + 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional, we don’t do this

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees, grease 3 bread loafs pans or 2 larger loaf pans.
  • Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  • Once it is well combined pour into 2- 3 bread pans, make sure to divide evenly and bake at 375 for 40-50 minutes.
  • Time may vary depending on oven; insert toothpick to make sure bread is done

Video

Notes

If you are using frozen zucchini – it will measure out to 2 cups when you bag 4 cups freshly grated zucchini.

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 6gFat: 6gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 9.5mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2.5mg

This BEST EVER ZUCCHINI BREAD recipe comes from my grandma, so naturally there isn't a better zucchini bread recipe out there.
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This posted was recently updated, the original post was published in August 2014.

BEST EVER ZUCCHINI BREAD four slices on a white plate with apples in the background

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