Zucchini Bread with Blueberries
(This is an old recipe that has been archived on the site. I am leaving the printer-friendly recipe here so people who have enjoyed the recipe will still be able to find it.)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour (see notes)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (see notes)
- 1 cup Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (see notes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla (I used Mexican vanilla)
- 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini (I just grated with the big side of a hand grater)
- 1-2 T water (as needed, if batter is too stiff, I used 1 T water)
- 1 cup fresh or thawed blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and spray loaf pan with oil or non-stick spray.
- Most recipes I saw called for 8″ x 4″loaf pan, but my pan was 9″ x 5″ and it was fine.
- In a small bowl, combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a bowl that’s large enough to hold all the ingredients, beat the sweetener and eggs with an electric mixer or hand beater until the eggs triple in size, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in canola oil and vanilla, then stir in grated zucchini.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- The mixture will be stiff, but if it seems too stiff to be able to add blueberries and pecans add 1-2 T water.
- Fold in blueberries and pecans, mixing just enough to get them distributed in the batter.
- Spread the mixture into loaf pan.
- Bake zucchini bread 45-50 minutes, or until toothpick tester stuck into the center of the loaf comes out clean. (For me that took 50 minutes, but I was baking it in a toaster oven.)
- Let the bread cool in the loaf pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then use a knife to run around the edge of the bread and remove the loaf to cool a few minutes more on the wire rack before slicing.
- This bread is great warm or cold.
- I’ve been eating it re-heated in the microwave for about a minute, which works great. (If anyone tries freezing this, I’d love to hear how it works.)
NOTES
I used White Whole Wheat Flour (affiliate link) for this recipe. I used Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (affiliate link) but use any sweetener you prefer.
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37 Comments on “Zucchini Bread with Blueberries”
Kalyn,
I just tried this using my King Arthur White Whole Wheat, a whole zucchini instead of just one cup (1 1/4+), 2/3 cup organic Blue Agave and coconut oil instead of canola. No nuts though. It's delicious.
I'm one month in to South Beach and we're working on finding new and better ways to do the old favorites. My 2 year old was excited to make zucchini bread again!
Your blog has been a big help to me. Thank you.
This is good stuff, thanks for the recipe! I always try to stuff in more zucchini than the recipe asks for and this recipe didn't seem to mind.
Does this recipe work for muffins as well?
I'm sure it would, although I'm not completely sure how many muffins it would make and how long they would take to cook.
Jana, always like to hear that someone likes the recipe, thanks!
With all the raves, I guess you don't really need one more, but here it is. I made it with sugar for my kids and am now baking another with Splenda, since I have it and have not tried baking with it. I just love the combination of veg, fruit and nuts. Thanks for a great recipe!
Devi, glad they liked it, and also happy to hear it will work with regular whole wheat flour, thanks!
I needed to use up some zucchini in a no-fail-to-impress-my-kids recipe, and this was awesome! I used whole wheat instead of white whole wheat, and still tasted great! And unfortunately, I didn't have blueberries on hand so I threw in a banana. Could've probably reduced the splenda a bit as a result, but still fantastic!!
Lorene, so glad you are liking the recipe! (And thanks to everyone else, I do read all the comments even when I don't manage to respond.)
Well, I'm off to make my third batch of this with what is probably the last of the zukes out of the garden. This stuff is addictive! And to keep myself from eating it a loaf at a time, I'm baking it in muffin tins and freezing them in bags of four. You've had so many good zucchini recipes this summer (still haven't done the carpaccio…) but my zukes are all heading into this one lately! Thanks again. 'Just love your site!
This looks fantastic. I love using whole wheat!
love this mix of flavours – those blueberries really liven up that bread
Yipee, you have a recipe for zucchini bread, I'll make zucchini bread. Another way to use up my zucchini.
xox
Meghan, fresh blueberries! Now I'm jealous.
Nancy, please don't feel guilty!! Of course I always appreciate comments, but I can also tell how many people are visiting, which is also appreciated.
I apologize but I rarely comment, though I read (and LOVE) your blog. Many thanks for all you offer us.
I almost feel guilty getting all this for free! lol
Nancy
This looks like such a fantastic bread! We just got back from Michigan where we picked fresh blueberries – I've been looking for some recipes 🙂
Thanks again for the nice feedback on this recipe. Planning to try a savory zucchini bread of some type this weekend.
Carol L., I think the white whole wheat flour is quite different in flavor and texture than whole wheat flour (white whole wheat is much more like white flour) so I'm not sure how whole wheat would work here. Love to hear what you think if you try it though.
This sounds like the perfect breakfast treat! Not too sweet and chockful of nutrients.
I bet a savory southwestern zucchini bread would be great with some cheddar, cilantro, and cumin.
Kaylyn-thanks for all of the great recipes and tips that you share with us! Do you think regular whole wheat flour would work in this recipe instead of white wheat?
Kalyn, your are getting better at baking. Love this!!
This is such a lovely recipe Kalyn!..pictures are so drool worthy!
Kalyn – I was just wondering what else I could do with the glut of zucchini the garden has produced this year. This looks like a wonderful addition to my repertoire, though I, like you, am more of a cook than a baker. I was surprised to read you wish you had a KA stand mixer. I only own a hand mixer and have been trying for years to discover the right stand mixer to purchase but if a hand mixer works so well for you, maybe I will just stay with it!
That looks like an excellent zucchini bread – and I always love blueberries! I usually toss the berries (while frozen or fresh) with a little flour so the berries don't sink – but yours look just fine. Speaking of blueberries, this morning I made blueberry muffins, tossing the berries with flour and a little lemon verbena sugar – then forgot to add the sugar! Can you believe the muffins tasted almost the same without the extra sugar? I was really surprised. ( I whizzed a few leaves of lemon verbena in the food processor, then added two T. sugar and whizzed again, then sprinkled it on the berries)
Oh my, I almost let zucchini season pass me by, thanks for the reminder! That bread looks lovely.
I keep seeing recipes for zucchini breads, and I have yet to try one. This one looks so marvelous-full of color and great ingredients!
This looks delicious! I'm defn. going to try this one!!! I love zucchini bread and never thought to add blueberries. And I love pecans. Can't wait to get some zucchini and try!
I have both blueberries and zucchini in plenty…and if not, the local market will supply! Thanks for the great idea.
This is such a great blog.
I want to bite this cake. Good post.
Adding blueberries to a zucchini bread is a great idea! I really like the blues and greens in that bread!
I love that you added in blueberries! I added dried cranberries to mine and loved that. I can't wait to try the fresh fruit!
This looks really terrific. I made a much more sugar/fat laden version a couple of summers ago w/ zucchini + blueberries. It's a wonderful combination.
I was just looking at some zucchini sweet recipes yesterday. Seems like the right time of year to experiment with it since most gardens are bursting with it at this point in the summer!
Blogger is posting comments after I've already replied again, but Dara (Cookin' Canuck above) thank you for the great savory zucchini bread ideas!
Rebecca, thanks for the nice feedback. I love FBS too, use it all the time. Would love to hear how that recipe turns out, so come back and leave the link if it's a keeper!
Rachael, the blueberries were great in this. I'm not much of a fruit-eater, so I'm always trying to find ways to eat more fruit, especially the fruits like blueberries that are so nutritious!
Kalyn, this looks moist & tasty! I think the blueberries would be lovely with the zucchini. And I do love that the bread is whole wheat.
Ideas for savory zucchini bread: caramelized onion & Parmesan cheese, roasted red pepper & goat cheese or feta, smoked cheddar & green onions, curry zucchini bread…
When I made zucchini bread for my kids they loved it. I would have never of thought to make it before I had them, but now I am always looking for new recipes to expand their little taste buds. Next one I try will have to have some blueberries in it, and maybe some pecans. They aren't the biggest nut fans yet.
Kalyn – I have been a long time reader of your website – I love it! I have really learned how to cook and think for myself in the kitchen – you've helped me overcome my frozen-dinner/fast food habits. Not to mention that you're also teaching my husband these things by proxy (he cooks about half the time). I appreciate your work so much!
Also, you introduced me to the foodblogsearch – which is absolutely indispensable for me. I had the same idea and consulted the search for a savory zucchini bread. I was going to adapt one of the savory zucchini recipes I found on there for onion/parmesan savory zucchini bread – essentially a lot less sugar with 1/2c parm and some sautéed onions – add a little bit of oregano/thyme. I haven't tried it yet as I am out of eggs, but I hope to tonight. I will let you know how it goes!