Fluffy Vegan Zucchini Bread ššæ
Welcome to your new favorite quick bread recipe! This Vegan Zucchini Bread is moist, subtly sweet, and the perfect way to use up summer zucchiniāor sneak some veggies into your day without even trying. Whether youāre serving it as a breakfast treat, a midday snack, or a light dessert, this loaf is a crowd-pleaser. And bonus: itās entirely egg-free and dairy-free!
Why Youāll Love This Recipe
- ā Ā No eggs or dairyĀ ā 100% plant-based.
- ā Ā Moist & tender crumbĀ ā thanks to shredded zucchini.
- ā Ā Easy to makeĀ ā one bowl, simple ingredients.
- ā Ā CustomizableĀ ā add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.
š± Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or use half whole wheat for a nuttier flavor)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ cup neutral oil (like canola, sunflower, or melted coconut oil)
- ¼ cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, unpeeled)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or vegan chocolate chips
š„£ Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, oil, plant milk, vinegar, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combinedādonāt overmix!
- Fold in the grated zucchini (and any optional add-ins).
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- BakeĀ for 50ā60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
š Tips for Success
- Donāt peel the zucchiniĀ ā the skin adds color and texture.
- Squeeze excess moistureĀ if your zucchini seems overly watery.
- Let it cool completelyĀ before slicing for clean, even slices.
- Store at room temperature for 2ā3 days, or in the fridge up to 1 week. Freezes beautifully too!
š« Variations
- Lemon Zucchini Bread: Add 2 tbsp lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon.
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread: Fold in ½ cup vegan chocolate chips.
- Nutty Crunch: Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.
This vegan zucchini bread is the kind of recipe youāll keep coming back to. Itās easy, forgiving, and endlessly adaptableāplus, itās a great way to use up that abundance of zucchini during the summer months.