Fluffy Vegan Zucchini Bread
This vegan zucchini bread is everything you want in a quick bread: moist, fluffy, lightly sweet, and full of fresh zucchini goodness. It’s the perfect way to use up extra zucchini from the garden, and it makes a wonderful snack, breakfast, or even dessert.
No eggs, no dairy — just simple plant-based ingredients that come together for the softest, most delicious loaf!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat flour)
- 1 cup (200 g) organic cane sugar (or coconut sugar for a deeper flavor)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup (130 g) shredded zucchini (lightly pressed, not too dry)
- ½ cup (120 ml) neutral oil (such as sunflower or canola)
- ½ cup (120 ml) non-dairy milk (soy, oat, or almond)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Prep your oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients
- In another bowl, mix oil, plant milk, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar. Stir in shredded zucchini.
- Make the batter
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake the bread
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & slice
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Variations
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Stir in ½ cup vegan chocolate chips for a dessert twist.
- Swap cinnamon with pumpkin spice for a cozy fall flavor.
Soft, fluffy, and full of flavor — this vegan zucchini bread is a comforting classic you’ll bake again and again!
