Easy Zucchini Bread (Moist, You Can’t Taste the Veggie)
Easy zucchini bread is the moistest quick bread there is — grated zucchini melts into the crumb, adding moisture without any vegetable taste. You don’t peel it, you don’t wring it dry, and you don’t need a mixer. It’s the best way to use up summer zucchini, and no one will guess there’s a vegetable in it.
The Quick Version
- Don’t peel — the skin softens and disappears.
- Don’t wring it dry — that moisture keeps the loaf tender.
- You can’t taste the zucchini — just a moist, spiced bread.
- One bowl, no mixer.
How to make it
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease a 9×5 loaf pan. Grate 1½ cups zucchini (skin on); blot lightly if very wet.
- Whisk flour, both sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- Whisk oil, eggs and vanilla, stir in the zucchini, then add to the dry just until combined.
- Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick is clean. Cool 15 minutes.
Foolproof tip: grate on the large holes, not small — bigger shreds melt in better and keep the bread moist, while finely grated zucchini can make it dense.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to peel zucchini?
No — the thin skin softens and disappears, leaving only tiny green flecks. Just wash and grate it whole.
Should I squeeze out the water?
Usually no — that moisture keeps it tender. Blot lightly if very wet, but don’t wring it dry.
Can you taste the zucchini?
No — it melts into the crumb and adds moisture, not flavor. It tastes like a sweet, spiced quick bread.
Easy Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan. Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater – no need to peel. Blot lightly with a paper towel if it’s very wet, but don’t wring it dry.
- Whisk the flour, both sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- In another bowl whisk the oil, eggs and vanilla, then stir in the grated zucchini. Add the wet to the dry and stir just until combined.
- Pour into the loaf pan and bake 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan 15 minutes.
More quick breads & muffins
Part of our easy quick bread & muffin recipes. Love a moist loaf? Try pumpkin bread or banana bread.
