Hello lovelies,
DAMN it’s been a hot minute since I uploaded something healthy on my page. Apologies for those of you who prefer these kind of bakes, Easter always inspires the more indulgent bakes but don’t worry, we’re back now and I’ve got some smashing recipes coming your way.
Have I become slightly loaf cake/bread mad? Possibly yes! At this moment in time I’m thoroughly enjoying coming up with different combinations of ingredients to bake within a loaf cake/bread. I think there’s something extremely satisfying about getting the ingredients within a loaf cake/bread perfect.
Okay, so you may or may not be questioning my ingredient idea for todays loaf. I don’t blame you, the sound of zucchini within a cake/bread kinda makes me question myself but you have to take my word for it, when I say, that this is one of my favourite ever breads I’ve done. It has totally changed the game for me!
I was looking online for something a little more on the healthier side to share with you all, when I came across a recipe using zucchini as their main ingredient in their loaf bread which instantly got me inspired.
If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know last year I shared with you my vegan muffins recipe which used courgette as the main ingredient – let’s just say they went down an absolute treat with you guys and instantly became my favourite muffin recipe. Therefore, I’ve got a good feeling you’ll love todays bake just as much because I for sure am obsessed!
Before I ramble on for any longer about how good this zucchini bread is… shall we just get on with the recipe? Get your things together, the recipe is below.
Category: Sweet Treat
Serves: 10-12
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Overall Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients You Need:
- 1tbsp Of Olive Oil
- 1 Egg
- 2tsp Of Vanilla Extract
- 170g Of Honey
- 120g Of Almond Milk
- 1 Medium Zucchini, Shredded & Squeezed
- 176g Of Rolled Oats
- 1tsp Of Cinnamon
- 1/4tsp Of Nutmeg
- 1/4tsp Of Ground Ginger
- 3tsp Of Baking Powder
- 50g Of Chocolate Chips
How To Make Zucchini Bread:
- Firstly, gather together your equipment and ingredients, line a loaf tin with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 190C / 170C Fan / Gas Mark 5.
- Secondly, in a blender, blend the rolled oats until they resemble flour and set aside.
- Next, shred the zucchini over a bowl. Once shredded, using some kitchen roll and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Now, in a large bowl, whisk together the 1tbsp of olive oil, 1 egg, 170g of honey, 140g of almond milk and your shredded zucchini.
- Add the 176g of blender rolled oats, 1tsp of cinnamon, 1/4tsp of nutmeg, 1/4tsp of ground ginger and 3tsp of baking powder into the wet ingredients and mix together.
- Fold in 40g of chocolate chips.
- Pour the zucchini batter into the loaf tin and sprinkle over the remaining 10g of chocolate chips.
- Place the batter into the oven and allow to bake for 50 minutes, until a skewer placed into the centre comes out clean.
- Finally, once baked, allow the zucchini bread to cool in the loaf tin before turning out onto a wire rack to cool further.
That’s your Zucchini Bread prepared, baked and ready for you to enjoy!
Honestly, I cannot put into words how yummy todays bake is. It’s packed full of flavour, is super moist and it melts in your mouth – it’s blooming delicious.
Easy & super quick to make, what more could you possibly ask for?
Now I know zucchini doesn’t sound like it belongs in a bake but just take a moment to try it for yourself within this bread, i can almost guarantee that your opinion will change. I know mine did.
Let me know in the comments below if you make this yourself and I’d you do, what your thoughts are on it. Are you surprised?
Sending you all tons of love & hugs as always,
Elle xo
This flavoured bread looks delicious. Is Zucchini basically cucumber?
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It really is delicious. Yeah I’d say it’s very similar to a cucumber. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I would never have thought that zucchini can be a dessert too! This is so interesting, gonna try it out some time. Thanks for this interesting idea!
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Honestly, so many fresh veggies can be used in deserts and it always tastes so delicious! This bread is super yummy but you can’t actually taste the zucchini incase people were worried. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Now this I want to try, it is something ive never come across before or even heard of but it looks delicious x
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Honestly, you’ve got to give this bread a try, it’s absolutely delicious! Super moist and packed with flavour. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
It definitely looks delicious but I am afraid I am not a huge lover of bread like sweet treats. My mother is though so I will keep this recipe for her. Thank you Elle 😘
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It really is delicious! It’s so so similar to a loaf cake, I think it’s just named ‘bread’ rather than cake haha. I hope your mum loves this! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I made a zucchini cake a couple of years ago that tasted delicious. I bet this one will too. I just bookmarked your recipe. 🙂
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Oooo it’s just delicious isn’t it? I really hope you love my recipe as much as the other one you tried! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Typically, I like to eat these as heavy snack I would call it haha. Something I eat when I’m hungry but it’s not meal time and can make me full. And I drink tea with it. This look so yummy and would love to try it. Thank you for sharing!
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Oo that sounds like the perfect way of eating it! I love having a loaf like this with a cuppa tea, it just a must try, right? This really is delicious. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I love zucchini bread and your recipe looks and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.
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This really is delicious, I’m obsessed! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Ooh this looks amazing! I definitely wouldn’t have thought of putting zucchini in bread and I’ve never actually made bread before but I might give this a go… It looks relatively quick and easy to make! Thanks for sharing x
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I’d never of thought of it myself until I made this recipe, it really is blooming delish! It’s more of a loaf cake than bread if I’m completely honest. It really is super easy to make, perfect to serve as a quick sweet treat! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I’ve never tried zucchini bread before, but it looks tasty! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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It really is delicious, I’m obsessed!
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Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Oo, loving the looks of this bread! I am a huge lover of this kind of loaf cake/bread and, as a fan of banana bread, have no doubt I will enjoy this.
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Honestly, this is super delicious! It’s just as good as banana bread, (if not tastier) in my opinion haha. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
So delicious! I would love to make this later on the weekend. My family will enjoy this too 😀 Thanks for the recipe love x
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This really is the perfect treat for a family gathering, it’s super moist and packed with flavour that I really do think everyone will love it! It’s just delicious. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
My daughter used to have a courgette and lime cake at her nursery and this looks quite similar – I’ll have to see if she’d like to make us some 🙂
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Ooo I love the combination of courgette and lime, it’s so yummy! It’s very similar, it’s just delicious. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
What an interesting recipe! I can’t even think what this would taste like but I’d love to try it!
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Honestly it is so so so delicious! I’m slightly obsessed haha. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I love reading about new recipes like this, thank you for sharing!
~ Jayne | http://www.ourjourneyinchapters.com
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It really is delicious! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I didn’t even know this recipe was a thing. It sounds strange, but looks delicious. I need to remember not to read your blog when I am hungry ha ha. Thank you for sharing this interesting recipe.
Lauren x
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Let’s be honest, it sounds absolutely disgusting but honestly, that wouldn’t be further from the truth. It’s absolutely delicious! Haha I love that;) Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I’ve never tried anything Zucchini before. I’d love to have a go at making this.
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I hadn’t before this cake and I absolutely love it in this! It really is yummy. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
You know what, I really dislike zucchini. The texture becomes too soft and I cannot bring myself to eat them. But I am sure I can make an exception if they are in cake form! This sounds brilliant indeed, thank you for sharing it Elle x
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Honestly, you wouldn’t know that the zucchini is in this bread, it’s just delicious! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I loveeeeeeee zucchini bread – it’s so delicious, genuinely cannot get enough of it xx
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It’s so good, isn’t it? This is such a beautifully moist sponge, it literally melts in my mouth. Obsessed! Thank you so much for commenting Xo