This beloved quick‑bread is Allrecipes’ top-rated zucchini loaf—moist, flavorful, and ideal for sharing or freezing. Made with shredded zucchini, cinnamon, sugar, oil, eggs, and walnuts, it yields two loaves that deliver homey comfort with a tender crumb. The combination of warm spices and crunchy nuts makes it decadent yet approachable. Whether served warm from the oven or sliced for morning toast, it’s a crowd-pleaser with minimal fuss. Tested by the Allrecipes Test Kitchen and praised by over 11,000 users, this version is a kitchen staple. 

Introduction

This classic Mom’s Zucchini Bread is the ultimate comfort-baking experience—simple to make and full of moist, cinnamon-scented goodness. Packed with two cups of shredded zucchini and chopped walnuts, it magically hides the veggie bounty in each tender slice. With easy pantry ingredients and warm spices, this bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with loved ones. And with its freezer-friendly nature, you can bake once and enjoy later. Perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and nostalgia in every bite. 

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• 1 tsp baking powder
  
  

• 1 tsp baking soda
  
  

• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon (or to taste)
  
  

• 3 large eggs
  
  

• 1 cup vegetable oil
  
  

• 2¼ cups granulated white sugar
  
  

• 3 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• 2 cups shredded zucchini (no need to squeeze excess moisture)
  
  

• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 °F (165 °C), grease and flour two 8×4‑inch loaf pans.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon.
   
   

3. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until combined.
   
   

4. Stir dry ingredients into wet, then fold in zucchini and chopped walnuts.
   
   

5. Divide batter into prepared pans; bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, about 40–60 minutes.
   
   

6. Cool in pans for 20 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
   
   

Nutrients

Calories: ~256 kcal
Carbohydrates: ~32 g
Protein: ~3 g
Fat: ~13 g (Saturated: ~2 g)
Cholesterol: ~23 mg
Sodium: ~171 mg
Fiber: ~1 g
Sugars: ~19 g
Vitamin A: —
Vitamin C: ~2 mg
Calcium: ~29 mg