Vegan Zucchini Bread

This vegan zucchini bread is a moist and tender loaf that uses simple ingredients! Made in just one bowl, it’s a delicious quick bread recipe. 

Not sure what to do with your leftover zucchini? Make this zucchini bread recipe. 

This quick bread comes out tall and gorgeous, with a lovely tender crumb. The interior is moist and fluffy, with shreds of zucchini and melty chocolate chips throughout. 

Like many of my vegan recipes, this one tastes just as good as any quick bread made with eggs and dairy. It’s simple to make and tastes incredible. 

Ready to whip up a loaf? 

Ingredients needed

Zucchini bread is a simple creature: an easy baked good using flour, sugar, and plenty of zucchini. There is a few secret ingredients that ensure this bread is moist and tender through the full storage time. Here’s what you’ll need to make vegan zucchini bread: 

• All-purpose flour. Either white flour or wholewheat flour work.  
• Baking powder and baking soda. Gives the bread some rise and fluffiness. 
• Sugar. White sugar, brown sugar, or a sugar-free substitute all work. I’ve also tried this with coconut palm sugar and really enjoyed the flavor. 
• Cinnamon. Gives the bread a delicious flavor, and pairs beautifully with the zucchini.
• Non-Dairy yogurt. My secret ingredient! Non-dairy yogurt replaces the need for any butter. Using non-dairy yogurt also means we don’t need to use any bananas! 
• Zucchini. A must, obviously! Use a firm zucchini, and grate both the skin and the flesh. 
• Oil of choice. Coconut oil, vegetable oil, or sunflower oil are all fantastic oils to use in this. 
• Vanilla extract. Gives baked goods that extra flavor, and of course, perfect for a loaf of sweet bread. 
• Chocolate Chips. Optional, but HIGHLY recommended. 

How to make vegan zucchini bread

This recipe is easy to make: the only thing to remember is to avoid over-mixing the batter. Here’s the basic idea of making this bread (or see the recipe below for specifics): 

• Make the batter: Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients, including the zucchini, until combined. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until incorporated. Using a rubber spatula, fold through the chocolate chips.
• Transfer the mix into a greased loaf pan and use a rubber spatula to even out the top. 
• Bake the vegan zucchini bread for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out mostly clean. Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. 

Tips to make the best recipe

• If your zucchini is watery, lightly pat it with a paper towel. You don’t want to squeeze all the moisture out, as it helps the bread be moist. 
• Do not over-mix the batter, as this can affect how nicely it rises. Gently mix until just combined, before folding through the chocolate chips. 
• Oven makes and models vary. Check your loaf around the 55-minute mark, using the skewer test. If the skewer comes out still wet, continue baking. 
• To avoid the tops of the loaf browning, I often place tin foil on top halfway through. 

Dietary swaps and substitutions

This quick bread is easy to adapt to other diets and also can be jazzed up to change it’s flavor. Here are some fun options: 

• Lower the fat by subbing out half the oil with unsweetened applesauce. 
• Make it gluten free by replacing the flour with a gluten free flour blend. 
• Cut the sugar by swapping out the sugar with a sugar substitute (like allulose). 
• Add mix-ins like walnuts, pecans, or raisins. 
• Cut the carbs by making a keto zucchini bread instead. 

Storage info

Wondering what is the best way to store vegan zucchini bread? Here are best practices for vegan bread storage:

• Up to 1 week: Store at room temperature in a sealable container. To keep it extra moist, add a sheet of paper towel on top.
• 1 week or more: This bread stores well in the refrigerator, too! Let it sit at room temperature for several minutes before enjoying.
• 6 months: Freeze in ziplock bags for up to 6 months. 

More vegan quick bread recipes to try

• Banana bread
• Applesauce bread
• Chocolate chip banana bread
• Strawberry banana bread
• Raspberry bread

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Vegan Zucchini Bread

This vegan zucchini bread is a moist and tender loaf that uses simple ingredients! Made in just one bowl, it's a delicious quick bread recipe. 

5 from 43 votes

Print Rate

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 12 Slices

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Arman

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free, if needed * See notes
• 1 cup sugar ** See notes
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 6 tablespoon oil *** See notes
• 6 tablespoon yogurt coconut, soy, almond, etc
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup zucchini shredded, approximately 1 large zucchini
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a 9 x 4 loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing 1-2 inches overhanging. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine your flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix together your oil, yogurt, vanilla extract and shredded zucchini, and mix well. Add your wet and dry ingredients together and mix until just combined. Fold through your chocolate chips.
• Transfer your batter into the lined pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out mostly clean.
• Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 20 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

* I used Bob’s Gluten Free All Purpose Flour.

** I used both coconut palm sugar and brown sugar, and both worked well. White sugar and a sugar free substitute can also be used. 

*** Coconut oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil, and safflower oil

Remember, oven times vary depending on their make. It may take up to 75-80 minutes to cook fully. 

TO STORE: Place slices of zucchini bread in a sealable container, and keep them in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to 7 days. 

TO FREEZE: Leftover zucchini bread can be placed in a ziplock bag and stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg | NET CARBS: 28g

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