Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread [The Garden Loaf Remix]

Moist, tender zucchini bread that transforms garden abundance into pure comfort. You’ll never know there are vegetables hiding in this delicious treat.

Makes

Serves 6-8

Total Time

1 hr 25 min (15 min prep)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:
2 cups (240g) cassava flour (or all-purpose flour)
1 tsp (4g) baking soda
1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
1/4 tsp (0.5g) freshly grated nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:
3/4 cup (150g) coconut sugar
1/3 cup (80ml) melted coconut oil
1/4 cup (60ml) raw honey
2 large eggs (pasture-raised preferred)
1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract

Add-ins:
2 cups (280g) freshly grated zucchini, drained
1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts (optional)

Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)

Replace 1/4 cup coconut oil with plain Greek yogurt for probiotics and extra moisture. Add 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for omega-3s and fiber. Include 1/4 cup chopped fermented vegetables like sauerkraut (drained) for beneficial bacteria. Use coconut flour (reduce to 3/4 cup) for prebiotic fiber that feeds good gut bacteria. Add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar with the mother for digestive enzymes and pH balance.

Remix Options

Flour Alternatives: Use oat flour (1 3/4 cups), almond flour (2 1/4 cups), or whole wheat flour (2 cups) for different textures and nutritional profiles. Sweetener Swaps: Try pure maple syrup, brown sugar, or stevia blend (reduce to 1/2 cup) for varied sweetness levels. Spice Variations: Add cardamom, ginger, or pumpkin pie spice blend for warm complexity. Chocolate Version: Fold in 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs for indulgent treat. Mini Loaves: Divide batter into 4 mini loaf pans and bake 35-40 minutes for individual portions. Muffin Style: Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake 18-22 minutes at 375F (191C) for grab-and-go snacks.

Good To Know

Zucchini Prep: Grate zucchini using large holes of box grater and squeeze firmly in clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture – this prevents soggy bread and ensures proper texture. Flour Choice: Cassava flour creates incredibly moist, tender crumb while remaining grain-free, but all-purpose flour works equally well for traditional texture. Sweetener Balance: Combination of coconut sugar and honey provides complex sweetness with caramel notes that complement the subtle vegetable flavor perfectly. Mixing Technique: Don’t overmix once flour is added – just stir until combined to prevent tough, dense texture. Storage Tips: Wrapped tightly, bread stays fresh 3-4 days at room temperature, 1 week refrigerated, or 3 months frozen when sliced. Doneness Test: Toothpick should come out with just a few moist crumbs – completely clean means overbaked and dry. Cooling Importance: Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling and allow flavors to develop fully.

steps

Prep:

Preheat oven to 350F (177C). Grease 9×5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

Grate:

Grate zucchini using large holes of box grater. Place in clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture – this is crucial for proper texture.

Mix Dry:

In large bowl, whisk together cassava flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until well combined and no lumps remain.

Beat Wet:

In separate bowl, beat together melted coconut oil, honey, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Combine:

Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until combined – don’t overmix. Stir in drained zucchini and walnuts until evenly distributed.

Bake:

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth top. Bake 55-65 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

Cool:

Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Store wrapped at room temperature up to 4 days.