Last fall I shared my tried and true recipe for Zucchini Nut Bread. I love the texture and flavor that shredded zucchini adds to a sweet bread. In keeping with this month’s Fresh Flavor, Blueberry, I’ve found a recipe that combines the two and the result is this tasty Blueberry Zucchini Bread.
I had a bag of shredded zucchini in my freezer so all I needed was a pint of fresh blueberries and I was ready to roll. All other ingredients were in my pantry. I was able to get 8 mini loaves and half a dozen muffins. If you wanted small loaves I think you would get about four.
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 c. canola oil
- 3 t. vanilla
- 2 c. sugar
- 2 c. shredded zucchini
- 1 t. salt
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1/2 t. baking powder
- 1 T. cinnamon
- 3 c. flour
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease and flour desired pans.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer combine eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar.
- Fold in zucchini.
- Beat in the remaining ingredients.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Transfer to prepared pans.
- Bake mini loaves and muffins for 25 – 30 minutes, small loaves for 30-40 min.
- Make sure a pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool 20 minutes and then remove from pans.
Notes
mini = 2 1/2 in. x 4 in.
small = 3 in. x 5 1/2 in.
large = 9 in. x 5 in.
As frozen zucchini thaws, liquid forms in the bag/container. I added all the liquid to my batter. I think it really helps make a moist and very flavorful bread.
I didn’t have any nuts but I think adding walnuts would be delicious. You could also add a bit of lemon zest to brighten the taste of the blueberries.
Have an awesome week!
I love the fact that the two fresh summer ingredients are in this bread.
I can’t wait to make it for summer guests this weekend.
Thanks for sharing.
Ready to try this scrumptious bread!
Love your complete site.
Have you tried it with frozen blueberries? Would they work the same?
Hi Karen,
I have never tried it with frozen blueberries. They would have more moisture so the bread might be a bit mushy…but I’m not sure of that. If you try it please let me know!
Thanks,
Ann
You are killing my diet! I’m trying in earnest this week, so I’ve pinned your delicious recipe for future reference when I shed 20 or 30 or so pounds!
And I’m seriously intrigued by that recipe plug-in. I may need to try that out!
:) Linda
This looks great, Ann. Delicious.
This bread looks heavenly! Makes me want to go check on my zucchini plant right now :) I’m doing a banana bread round-up in a few weeks and would love to include your recipe if that is okay. I would just use one image and link back of course. Let me know if that is okay! Pinning!
I love this recipe, Ann! I have quite a few bags of zucchini in my freezer too and need to use them before I plant more in my garden this spring. Thanks for the tip to use the liquid that forms in the bag! This is such a fresh yummy recipe!
Ann, I LOVE your monthly fresh flavors. I think that is the coolest idea! Blueberry picking season will be here in July and hopefully (keeping fingers and toes crossed!) we’ll be moved in our house and I can cook this yummy bread in my new kitchen! :-) It looks fabulous! ~ Dori ~
You do know how to tempt a girl don’t you!! Looks yummy.
You did it again……another lovely loaf, Looks delicious, and your photography makes it even more appetizing. Great job!
Your pictures are amazing! I would love to give your recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Ann, this looks delish…my sweet tooth has been working overtime lately and I wanted to bake something this week that was a little healthier than chocolate chip cookies! Thanks, and my grandson is going to love this too! Have you ever made it in 1regular loaf pan?
Jenna
Thanks for posting, Ann. It looks wonderful!
Please tell me you saved me a slice to have with my coffee this morning. It looks delicious, Ann.
Any suggestions on making this gluten free ? it looks really good and beautiful photos !
It looks lovely and with those lovely ingredients it should taste good. Am going to make it.
Looks great, Ann! I have to say, I love that last photo…styled to perfection!
Ann, this looks delicious! I am pinning this to make when I have an abundance of zucchini in the garden. Can you believe that I don’t even have any planted yet? I have a question. Did you shred and freeze your own zucchini or did you purchase it already frozen? I have never tried to freeze it myself.
Sounds (and looks!) delicious! Pinning to my “Bakery” board. Thanks for sharing this!
Jeanette @ Creating a Life
Gorgeous, Ann!! Your photography sure is pretty lately! That looks delish!! <3
Your photography skills are amazing! This is a beautiful presentation. I love the touch of bakers twine. I’m glad you mentioned the extra liquid in the frozen zucchini bag, because I would have been wondering what to do with it. :) Sounds very moist and delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Looks Yummy Ann…love your presentation!!
this sound slovely, what a nice combination, I will give this try, I hope you are well and enjoying spring!
Yummy! It looks delicious!
This looks delicious!!! Pinning to make for later!