Classic Vegan Zucchini Bread

This vegan zucchini bread recipe has a soft, moist inside and a crunchy, sweet crust. It’s super easy to make and uses regular zucchini bread ingredients- no funny vegan substitutes here, just a classic zucchini bread recipe.

Zucchini bread is a summertime staple at my family’s house. It’s one of those desserts that my mom always makes and shares with a meal of baked beans and grilled burgers (veggie burgers, in my case!).

Just taking a bite of a warm slice of zucchini bread smothered in butter takes me back to outdoor dinners as a kid.

The cicadas, the humidity, the sweet smell of freshly grilled food and cinnamon-y zucchini bread- mmm, there’s nothing better than that.

This recipe is based on my mom’s classic recipe. It’s the kind of recipe that’s handwritten on a card and has been sitting in a recipe box since before I was born.

This vegan zucchini bread is soft, moist and filled with warming spices. You will love how easy it is to make this quick bread!

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How to veganize zucchini bread

Because I can’t say no to vegan-izing baked goods, I made a few tweaks to the recipe to make it egg-free. And you know what?

My family loved the vegan zucchini bread! I had to laugh with joy when my dad asked for seconds and my mom told me how much she loved the crunchy, sweet crust.

Vinegar with baking soda and baking powder act as the main leaveners (AKA they make the bread rise), much like an egg would.

Substitute cow’s milk with your favorite non-dairy milk. As always, I use unsweetened soy milk because that’s what I usually keep on hand. Almond, oat, or other non-dairy milk work.

How to make vegan zucchini bread

Vegan zucchini bread is made like most other classic quick breads: add dry ingredients, then wet ingredients, mix and bake.

Step 1. Mix together all dry ingredients in a small mixing bowl.

Step 2. In a separate bowl, mix together wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. With a fork, mix until just combined into a thick batter.

Step 3. Using a spatula, fold the grated zucchini into the batter. 

Step 4. Spoon the batter into a well-greased, 8″ x 4″ (or similarly sized) loaf pan (this is the brand that I usually use). Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes.

Does zucchini bread need to be refrigerated?

You do not need to refrigerate zucchini bread, but it will last longer in the fridge than at room temperature.

Keep zucchini bread in an air-tight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Because it a very moist bread, refrigeration will not dry it out as much as it would with regular bread. You can also slice the zucchini bread and freeze it for up to 3 months.

Tips & Recipe Notes

• To grate zucchini, I use my trusty box grater to grate to hashbrown or matchstick carrots consistency.
• You can substitute soy milk with almond, oat, hemp milk etc. Most non-dairy milk options will work.
• Fold in any add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts or dry fruit with the grated zucchini. 
• To make muffins: You can make muffins instead of a loaf. Line a 12-count muffin tin with liners or lightly grease with cooking spray. Spoon batter into the muffin tins until almost at the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

What to eat with zucchini bread

This vegan zucchini bread goes super well with three bean vegetarian chili or vegetable soup. My favorite way to eat zucchini bread is warmed up on its own and spread with a light coat of vegan butter.

Any way you slice it, vegan zucchini bread is sure to be a hit!

My favorite vegan baking recipes

• Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
• Vegan Gingerbread Loaf 
• Zucchini Banana Muffins
• Double Strawberry Vegan Cake
• Zucchini Corn Fritters

Print Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Classic Vegan Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread is a sweet quick bread made with fresh shredded zucchini and warming spices. Enjoy it warm with dinner or dessert.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr

Servings: 8 slices

Calories: 235kcal

Author: Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LDN

Ingredients

• 1 heaping cup grated zucchini (from one medium zucchini) see note
• 1 and 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)
• 1/2 cup organic light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup organic white sugar
• 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a small bowl, mix together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice. 
• In a separate bowl, mix together wet ingredients: white sugar, brown sugar, oil, non-dairy milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini.
• Lightly grease an 8" x 4" loaf pan. Scoop the zucchini mixture into the bread pan, smoothing as needed. 
• Bake the bread for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. The top should be lightly browned and slightly sticky, but not wet. 
• Remove the zucchini bread from the oven and let rest for ten minutes. After 10 minutes, turn out onto a cool rack to cool completely. 
• Slices best when fully cooled. Store bread covered in the fridge for several days.

Notes

• To grate zucchini, I use my trusty box grater to grate to hashbrown or matchstick carrots consistency.
• I use this bread loaf pan to bake zucchini bread and most other quick breads.
• You can substitute soy milk with almond, oat, hemp milk etc. Most non-dairy milk options will work.
• Fold in any add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts or dry fruit with the grated zucchini.
• To make muffins: You can make muffins instead of a loaf. Line a 12-count muffin tin with liners or lightly grease with cooking spray. Spoon batter into the muffin tins until almost at the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

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