Description
This gluten-free zucchini bread is moist, fluffy, and packed with flavor! Made with fresh zucchini and a blend of gluten-free flours, it’s the perfect healthy treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you enjoy it plain, topped with nuts, or drizzled with honey, this easy recipe is guaranteed to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the zucchini by grating it and squeezing out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: eggs, sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. If your blend doesn’t have it, add ½ teaspoon per cup of flour.
- Don’t skip squeezing the zucchini! Excess moisture can make your bread gummy.
- Want a dairy-free version? Use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Freezing Tip: Wrap slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Just reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before serving.
- Serving Suggestion: Try spreading with almond butter, cream cheese, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 10 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 74
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.92g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.78g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20.5g
- Fiber: 0.82g
- Protein: 2.0g
- Cholesterol: 37.2mg
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