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Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

Sep 4, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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A stack of gluten free zucchini bread on two white plates, a purple mug and red and white checked towel in the background, and black and green text over lay at the top.

This Gluten Free Zucchini Bread is super easy to make, moist, and lightly spiced with cinnamon.  And it’s a great way to use up your zucchini harvest!

Two slices of gluten free zucchini bread on the kitchen counter with the remaining loaf and a red and white checked kitchen towel in the background

Although fall is fast approaching, I still have an ample supply of zucchini to use.  If you’ve ever grown zucchini plants, you know how easy it is to be overrun with this summer squash.

Using some of my abundant supply of zucchini in this quick bread recipe was a definite win.  The high percentage of water in zucchini gives extra moisture to the bread.

I like the added convenience of not having to peel the zucchini before grating it.  And the dark green skin gives the bread a little color.

Did I mention this is a quick bread recipe?  A quick bread doesn’t require working with temperamental yeast or waiting for dough to rise.  And, the tasty results far outweigh the effort to make the bread.

Are you more of a muffin fan?  You’ll want to try my easy Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins.  My Gluten Free Banana Muffins are also delicious!

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Step By Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 9"x5" loaf pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger.

Overhead view of dry ingredients for making gluten free zucchini bread in a glass bowl with a blue and white kitchen towel on the left.

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt until combined.

Overhead view of egg mixture for making gf zucchini bread in glass bowl with wire whisk and blue and white striped kitchen towel on the left.

Stir the zucchini and butter into the egg mixture until combined.

Overhead view of egg mixture, shredded zucchini, and butter for making gf zucchini bread in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon and a blue and white striped kitchen towel on the left.

Add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture and stir until completely combined.

Overhead view of gluten free zucchini bread batter in a glass bowl with a blue and white striped kitchen towel on the left.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake at 350° for 45 - 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.

Overhead view of gluten free zucchini bread batter in a 9x5" loaf pan.

Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Overhead view of a loaf of baked gluten free zucchini bread cooling on a wire rack.

The zucchini bread will last for 2-3 days at room temperature tightly wrapped or stored in an airtight container.

Baker’s Tips

  • Check the ingredients of your gluten free flour mix for xanthan gum.  If your flour mix doesn’t contain it, try adding ½ teaspoon to the recipe.  I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour which contains xanthan gum.
  • Grease or use non-stick cooking spray all around the inside of the loaf pan.  Doing this will keep any part of the bread from sticking to the pan.
  • Be sure to check the bread, with a cake tester or wooden pick, prior to removing from the oven.  Test the bread in the middle of the loaf to ensure the thickest part of the bread is done.

Overhead view of a loaf of baked gluten free zucchini bread on a kitchen counter with a red and white checked kitchen towel draped around the loaf.

Gluten Free Flour 

Make sure to use a good quality all-purpose gluten free flour when making this zucchini bread recipe.  I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 which contains xanthan gum.

Xanthan gum helps to hold the bread together.  In traditional baking, gluten in all-purpose flour acts as the binding agent for the baked good.  Gluten free baking requires a replacement for the binding agent and that’s where xanthan gum comes in.

Your results may vary depending on the gluten free flour you use.  I haven’t tried using almond flour or coconut flour with this quick bread recipe.

Remember to use the “spoon and level” method when measuring your gluten free flour.  Simply use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup and then use the back of a table knife to level off the top.  Using the measuring cup to scoop the flour directly from the canister or bag can give you more flour than needed in the recipe.

Can Zucchini Bread be Frozen?

This quick bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.  Tightly wrap the bread in plastic wrap and then in foil.

I like to slice the bread first before freezing.  Then I wrap 2 slices of bread per package.  This way I don’t have to thaw the entire loaf, if I only need a couple of slices.

A stack of slices of gluten free zucchini bread on two white plates with a purple coffee mug and red and white checked kitchen towel in the background.

If you’re looking for a new way to bake with zucchini, give this Gluten Free Zucchini Bread a try.  It’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

I hope your family enjoys this easy quick bread as much as mine does.  Happy Baking!

More Gluten Free Quick Bread Recipes to Try!

  • Gluten Free Cinnamon Swirl Bread
  • Gluten Free Banana Blueberry Bread
  • Gluten Free Cranberry Bread
  • Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Banana Bread
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
  • Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Bread

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Two slices of gluten free zucchini bread on the kitchen counter with the remaining loaf and a red and white checked kitchen towel in the background

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

Connie @ Flavor Walk
This Gluten Free Zucchini Bread is super easy to make, moist, and lightly spiced with cinnamon.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Gluten free
Servings 10 slices
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9"x5" loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt until combined.
  • Stir the zucchini and butter into the egg mixture until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture and stir until completely combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake at 350° for 45 - 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Check the ingredients of your gluten free flour mix for xanthan gum.  If your flour mix doesn’t contain it, try adding ½ teaspoon to the recipe.  I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour which contains xanthan gum.
  • Grease or use non-stick cooking spray all around the inside of the loaf pan.  Doing this will keep any part of the bread from sticking to the pan.
  • Be sure to check the bread, with a cake tester or wooden pick, prior to removing from the oven.  Test the bread in the middle of the loaf to ensure the thickest part of the bread is done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Two slices of gluten free zucchini bread on the kitchen counter, remaining loaf and a red and white checked kitchen towel in the background, and black and green text overlay at the bottom.
A stack of gluten free zucchini bread on two white plates, a purple mug and red and white checked towel in the background, and black and green text over lay at the top.

This blog post is also available as a Web Story, "Gluten Free Zucchini Bread."

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