Description
Blueberry Zucchini Bread combines the natural sweetness of blueberries with the moist texture of zucchini for a comforting and delicious treat. This quick bread is easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, snack, or even dessert. Its tender crumb, slight cinnamon spice, and bursts of juicy blueberries ensure every slice is flavorful and satisfying. Make it ahead and enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon flour (for coating berries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Grate zucchini and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredient mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini and floured blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool bread completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat or use coconut oil instead of butter for a lighter loaf. If fresh blueberries aren’t available, frozen can be used; do not thaw before folding in. For a lower sugar option, reduce sugar by 1/4 cup or use a sugar substitute. Bread will keep for 4 days at room temperature in an airtight container, or freeze slices for up to 2 months. If bread appears soggy, ensure zucchini is well-patted dry and bake fully—tent with foil if over-browning. If berries sink, toss thoroughly with flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 44mg