Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

Name: Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup softened butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini

This moist and nutty zucchini bread is the perfect way to use up your garden harvest.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 24, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

1 hour

Total

1 hour 15 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a warm slice of homemade zucchini bread on a slow afternoon. Using freshly milled whole wheat flour gives this classic loaf a wonderful nutty flavor and adds a nice boost of fiber and nutrients to every bite.

I love keeping a few of these loaves in the freezer for busy mornings or quick snacks. It is a very forgiving recipe, so feel free to mix in some chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips if you want to make it extra special.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set this aside.
3
In a separate small bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
4
Stir the shredded zucchini into the wet ingredients.
5
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
6
Let the batter rest for 15 minutes, then pour it into your prepared loaf pan.
7
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

💡 Tips

Store your bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or keep it in the fridge for a week. For longer storage, slice the bread and freeze the pieces in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Serve this warm with a bit of butter or your favorite nut butter.

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