Zucchini Oat Bread

Moist, wholesome, and bursting with warm, spiced flavor, this Zucchini Oat Bread is the perfect blend of comfort and nutrition. Made with freshly grated zucchini, rolled oats, and just the right amount of cinnamon, this quick bread offers a subtly sweet taste enhanced by the richness of brown sugar and vanilla. The addition of Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly tender, while optional add-ins like crunchy nuts or melty chocolate chips add depth and texture to every slice. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make loaf is ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Plus, it's an excellent way to use up surplus zucchini from your garden! Perfectly suited for meal prep, this bread stays fresh for days and is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups (grated) zucchini
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Measure out 1.5 cups and set aside. If the zucchini is very watery, lightly pat it dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to mix evenly.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold the grated zucchini into the batter until evenly distributed. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips at this stage.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it toward the end to avoid overbaking.

Step 9

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1111.1 grams (1111.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3510

Total Fat 188.10g	241%
Saturated Fat 39.90g	200%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.50g
Cholesterol 384mg	128%
Sodium 4647mg	202%
Total Carbohydrate 414.70g	151%
Dietary Fiber 23.50g	84%
Total Sugars 223.70g
Protein 69.30g	139%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 525mg	40%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 1967mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 45.7%