Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds   Credit: Marcus Nilsson



Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds   Credit: Marcus Nilsson

Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds Credit: Marcus Nilsson

Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds

Credit: Marcus Nilsson

Although zucchini bread might be your go-to when the garden overflows with summer squash, it’s a delightful treat that can be enjoyed any time of year (and you can find zucchini in most supermarkets year round). Plus, this bread adapts beautifully to cold-weather flavors such as cloves and ginger, so you can enjoy delicious, seasonal renditions of this snack, too.

Zucchini bread isn’t hard to make, but a few pointers can take your loaves from so-so to crowd-pleasing. Using small to medium-sized squash are best, as they are less bitter and have thinner skin and softer seeds. Keep the zucchini peel on for extra texture and nutrition, and once you’ve shredded it, let it sit in a colander for a couple of minutes so the moisture can release. Press out any excess with a paper towel. The result? Moist, but never gooey, zucchini bread.

Now that you know how to perfect every loaf you bake, discover some of our tried-and-true recipes to make whenever a zucchini bread craving strikes.

      zucchini nut bread         Zucchini Nut Bread    View Recipe   Here's a perfect zucchini bread recipe that incorporates cinnamon, walnuts, and almond extract—what more could you ask for? How about a recipe that makes two loaves? Consider it done.                Zucchini bread         Zucchini Spice Bread    View Recipe   Although this spiced bread can be enjoyed any time of year, its healthy doses of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg make it especially nice for the holiday season.             chocolate zucchini bread         Chocolate Zucchini Bread    View Recipe   Two types of chocolate—semisweet and cocoa powder—give this zucchini loaf rich flavor. A sugary poppy seed glaze adds a sweet crunch.             zucchini-gruyere-black-papper-muffin-savory-opener-350-d113047.jpg         Zucchini, Gruyere, and Black Pepper Muffins    View Recipe   Toasted wheat germ lends a pleasant crunch and nutty taste to these savory muffins. It also pairs nicely with nutty-tasting Gruyère. A half-teaspoon of black pepper is a great finishing kick.               fd101470sea007c1.jpg         Zucchini-Parmesan Loaf    View Recipe   Here's a savory take on zucchini bread that is delicious on its own, or spread with creamy ricotta cheese (try toasting the slices first!).             Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf         Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf    View Recipe   This moist and delicious update on a classic recipe combines spelt flour, zucchini, applesauce, and chocolate chips.              zucchini-flax-muffins-0911med107344.jpg         Zucchini, Banana, and Flaxseed Muffins    View Recipe   Everything you love about zucchini and banana bread, all in one muffin? Yes, please. They're light, sweet, and great for your digestive health, thanks to the addition of flaxseed.              Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds         Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds    View Recipe   Another version of savory zucchini bread, this one stars poppy seeds for texture and sour cream for extra richness.   

     zucchini nut bread         Zucchini Nut Bread    View Recipe   Here's a perfect zucchini bread recipe that incorporates cinnamon, walnuts, and almond extract—what more could you ask for? How about a recipe that makes two loaves? Consider it done.   

     Zucchini bread         Zucchini Spice Bread    View Recipe   Although this spiced bread can be enjoyed any time of year, its healthy doses of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg make it especially nice for the holiday season.   

     chocolate zucchini bread         Chocolate Zucchini Bread    View Recipe   Two types of chocolate—semisweet and cocoa powder—give this zucchini loaf rich flavor. A sugary poppy seed glaze adds a sweet crunch.   

     zucchini-gruyere-black-papper-muffin-savory-opener-350-d113047.jpg         Zucchini, Gruyere, and Black Pepper Muffins    View Recipe   Toasted wheat germ lends a pleasant crunch and nutty taste to these savory muffins. It also pairs nicely with nutty-tasting Gruyère. A half-teaspoon of black pepper is a great finishing kick.   

     fd101470sea007c1.jpg         Zucchini-Parmesan Loaf    View Recipe   Here's a savory take on zucchini bread that is delicious on its own, or spread with creamy ricotta cheese (try toasting the slices first!).   

     Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf         Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf    View Recipe   This moist and delicious update on a classic recipe combines spelt flour, zucchini, applesauce, and chocolate chips.    

     zucchini-flax-muffins-0911med107344.jpg         Zucchini, Banana, and Flaxseed Muffins    View Recipe   Everything you love about zucchini and banana bread, all in one muffin? Yes, please. They're light, sweet, and great for your digestive health, thanks to the addition of flaxseed.   

     Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds         Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds    View Recipe   Another version of savory zucchini bread, this one stars poppy seeds for texture and sour cream for extra richness.   

   zucchini nut bread         Zucchini Nut Bread    View Recipe   Here's a perfect zucchini bread recipe that incorporates cinnamon, walnuts, and almond extract—what more could you ask for? How about a recipe that makes two loaves? Consider it done.  

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Zucchini Nut Bread

View Recipe

Here’s a perfect zucchini bread recipe that incorporates cinnamon, walnuts, and almond extract—what more could you ask for? How about a recipe that makes two loaves? Consider it done.

 zucchini nut bread     

zucchini nut bread    

zucchini nut bread

zucchini nut bread

Zucchini Nut Bread

Here’s a perfect zucchini bread recipe that incorporates cinnamon, walnuts, and almond extract—what more could you ask for? How about a recipe that makes two loaves? Consider it done.

   Zucchini bread         Zucchini Spice Bread    View Recipe   Although this spiced bread can be enjoyed any time of year, its healthy doses of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg make it especially nice for the holiday season.  

  Zucchini bread      

Zucchini Spice Bread

Although this spiced bread can be enjoyed any time of year, its healthy doses of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg make it especially nice for the holiday season.

 Zucchini bread     

Zucchini bread    

Zucchini bread

Zucchini bread

Zucchini Spice Bread

Although this spiced bread can be enjoyed any time of year, its healthy doses of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg make it especially nice for the holiday season.

   chocolate zucchini bread         Chocolate Zucchini Bread    View Recipe   Two types of chocolate—semisweet and cocoa powder—give this zucchini loaf rich flavor. A sugary poppy seed glaze adds a sweet crunch.  

  chocolate zucchini bread      

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Two types of chocolate—semisweet and cocoa powder—give this zucchini loaf rich flavor. A sugary poppy seed glaze adds a sweet crunch.

 chocolate zucchini bread     

chocolate zucchini bread    

chocolate zucchini bread

chocolate zucchini bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Two types of chocolate—semisweet and cocoa powder—give this zucchini loaf rich flavor. A sugary poppy seed glaze adds a sweet crunch.

   zucchini-gruyere-black-papper-muffin-savory-opener-350-d113047.jpg         Zucchini, Gruyere, and Black Pepper Muffins    View Recipe   Toasted wheat germ lends a pleasant crunch and nutty taste to these savory muffins. It also pairs nicely with nutty-tasting Gruyère. A half-teaspoon of black pepper is a great finishing kick.  

  zucchini-gruyere-black-papper-muffin-savory-opener-350-d113047.jpg      

Zucchini, Gruyere, and Black Pepper Muffins

Toasted wheat germ lends a pleasant crunch and nutty taste to these savory muffins. It also pairs nicely with nutty-tasting Gruyère. A half-teaspoon of black pepper is a great finishing kick.

 zucchini-gruyere-black-papper-muffin-savory-opener-350-d113047.jpg     

zucchini-gruyere-black-papper-muffin-savory-opener-350-d113047.jpg    

zucchini-gruyere-black-papper-muffin-savory-opener-350-d113047.jpg

zucchini-gruyere-black-papper-muffin-savory-opener-350-d113047.jpg

Zucchini, Gruyere, and Black Pepper Muffins

Toasted wheat germ lends a pleasant crunch and nutty taste to these savory muffins. It also pairs nicely with nutty-tasting Gruyère. A half-teaspoon of black pepper is a great finishing kick.

   fd101470sea007c1.jpg         Zucchini-Parmesan Loaf    View Recipe   Here's a savory take on zucchini bread that is delicious on its own, or spread with creamy ricotta cheese (try toasting the slices first!).  

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Zucchini-Parmesan Loaf

Here’s a savory take on zucchini bread that is delicious on its own, or spread with creamy ricotta cheese (try toasting the slices first!).

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Zucchini-Parmesan Loaf

Here’s a savory take on zucchini bread that is delicious on its own, or spread with creamy ricotta cheese (try toasting the slices first!).

   Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf         Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf    View Recipe   This moist and delicious update on a classic recipe combines spelt flour, zucchini, applesauce, and chocolate chips.   

  Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf      

Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf

This moist and delicious update on a classic recipe combines spelt flour, zucchini, applesauce, and chocolate chips. 

 Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf     

Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf    

Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf

Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf

Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf

This moist and delicious update on a classic recipe combines spelt flour, zucchini, applesauce, and chocolate chips. 

   zucchini-flax-muffins-0911med107344.jpg         Zucchini, Banana, and Flaxseed Muffins    View Recipe   Everything you love about zucchini and banana bread, all in one muffin? Yes, please. They're light, sweet, and great for your digestive health, thanks to the addition of flaxseed.  

  zucchini-flax-muffins-0911med107344.jpg      

Zucchini, Banana, and Flaxseed Muffins

Everything you love about zucchini and banana bread, all in one muffin? Yes, please. They’re light, sweet, and great for your digestive health, thanks to the addition of flaxseed.

 zucchini-flax-muffins-0911med107344.jpg     

zucchini-flax-muffins-0911med107344.jpg    

zucchini-flax-muffins-0911med107344.jpg

zucchini-flax-muffins-0911med107344.jpg

Zucchini, Banana, and Flaxseed Muffins

Everything you love about zucchini and banana bread, all in one muffin? Yes, please. They’re light, sweet, and great for your digestive health, thanks to the addition of flaxseed.

   Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds         Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds    View Recipe   Another version of savory zucchini bread, this one stars poppy seeds for texture and sour cream for extra richness.  

  Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds      

Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds

Another version of savory zucchini bread, this one stars poppy seeds for texture and sour cream for extra richness.

 Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds     

Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds    

Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds

Zucchini-Parmesan Bread with Poppy Seeds

Another version of savory zucchini bread, this one stars poppy seeds for texture and sour cream for extra richness.