Description
This Pumpkin Zucchini Bread is moist, tender, and packed with warm fall spices. The combination of pumpkin and zucchini creates a perfectly balanced, nutrient-rich loaf that’s great for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. With cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger adding cozy flavors, plus optional chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture, this easy-to-make bread is a must-try!
Ingredients
1 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
1 cup pumpkin purée
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin purée, and grated zucchini until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Mix Batter – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined (do not overmix).
- Add Extras – Fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Bake – Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve – Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Gluten-Free Option – Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Healthier Swap – Reduce brown sugar slightly and increase maple syrup.
Nut-Free Alternative – Skip nuts or replace with sunflower/pumpkin seeds.
Extra Spice – Add a pinch of cloves or cardamom for a bolder flavor.
Dairy-Free – Use dairy-free chocolate chips or omit them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 220 kcal
