Wholly Fantastic Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Recipe

Name: Wholly Fantastic Whole Grain Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups whole grain wheat flour (I prefer spelt); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon aluminum free baking powder; 3 cups grated zucchini; 3 large eggs (organic and cage-free taste the best); 1 12-2 cups raw sugar, demerara, coconut nectar, etc. (you can use turbinado (sugar in the raw); 1 cup light olive oil (I use a lighter olive oil from Trader Joe's that's not completely refined); 3 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup chopped pecans (or whole) (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups whole grain wheat flour (I prefer spelt)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
3 cups grated zucchini
3 large eggs (organic and cage-free taste the best)
1 12-2 cups raw sugar, demerara, coconut nectar, etc. (you can use turbinado (sugar in the raw)
1 cup light olive oil (I use a lighter olive oil from Trader Joe's that's not completely refined)
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans (or whole) (optional)

1
Adjust oven racks so that one is in the middle.
2
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
3
Grease two loaf pans with butter or oil.
4
Combine the dry ingredients.
5
Beat together the wet ingredients (if you are using a coarse sugar, make sure it's pretty well dissolved).
6
Gently combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
7
Optional: add the chopped pecans now and/or wait to put some on top.
8
Pour the batter into the two loaf pans.
9
Optional: sprinkle chopped or whole pecans on top.
10
Bake 50 to 60 minutes* depending on type of pan (glass will take a little longer).
11
*I highly recommend to start checking the bread with a toothpick early (around 45 minutes for glass pans/maybe 35 minutes for metal) and then keep checking about every 5 minutes (longer if it's still really wet) until the toothpick just barely comes out clean (with only a few moist crumbs stuck to it).
12
If the toothpick comes out with no crumbs and leaves a hard little hole, you baked it too long.
13
Moistness is key for a delicious zucchini bread.

1296

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups whole grain wheat flour (I prefer spelt), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Wholly Fantastic Whole Grain Zucchini Bread falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wholly Fantastic Whole Grain Zucchini Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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