How to Make Gluten Free Zucchini Bread (Easy Recipe)

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See how to make gluten free zucchini bread in no time. When it’s zucchini season it feels like there are so many zucchini and not enough recipes or things to do with them. Not anymore! This gluten-free zucchini bread recipe is a family favorite. 

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Best Zucchini Bread Ingredients 

To make this gluten free zucchini bread you need a few simple ingredients:

  • 1 cup (220g) pureed zucchini (one large zucchini)
  • 1 1/2 cup (182g) cashew flour 
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (77g) coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup (107g) coconut oil, melted
  • ​1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (50g) chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (43g) dark chocolate chips
  • 1/8 cup (19g) raisins 
ingredients for how to make Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

How to Make Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

​Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

When making gluten free zucchini bread, start with the zucchini. Make sure to use fresh zucchini. Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, leave the skin on, and cut the zucchini into chunks. Place the zucchini chunks into a food processor. You can find this food processor online here:

fresh zucchini in food processor

Pulse to puree the zucchini. Since zucchini typically holds excess moisture you may need to drain the excess water on layers of paper towels, or even with a fine mesh strainer. 

If you do not have a food processor, you may use grated zucchini or shredded zucchini. We do feel that pureed zucchini yields the best results and the most moist zucchini bread.  

puree zucchini  in food processor

First, add the coconut sugar to a large mixing bowl. 

coconut sugar in large bowl

Add the eggs and stir to combine. 

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​Next, add the cashew flour to the large bowl. 

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Then add the rest of the spice dry ingredients (baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg). Mix well.

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Add the pureed zucchini to the bowl. 

excess moisture zucchini

Next, add the coconut oil. 

coconut oil in zucchini bread mixture

Stir the zucchini bread batter with a wooden spoon to thoroughly combine. 

zucchini bread batter in large bowl

Lastly, add the walnuts, followed by the dark chocolate chips and raisins.

walnuts in zucchini bread batter

Mix the ingredients again. 

zucchini bread with nuts and chocolate

Prepare the Zucchini Bread for the Oven

Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper. 

parchment paper lined bread loaf pan

Pour the batter into the pan and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. 

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Right before removing the zucchini bread from the oven, go ahead and sprinkle the top of the bread with a few more dark chocolate chips. (optional)

Make sure to perform the toothpick test in the center of the loaf to make sure that the entire loaf is cooked. 

Remove the loaf of zucchini bread from the pan by lifting it out with the parchment paper. 

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread parchment paper

Place the gluten-free zucchini bread on a wire rack to cool.

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread on wire rack

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips

The best thing about zucchini bread is that zucchini tends to take on the flavor of the other ingredients, making it easy to please picky family members. This is a great recipe to sneak vegetables into your loved ones while making a delicious snack.

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread with chocolate chips

This is a gluten-free zucchini bread recipe that is a healthier version of classic zucchini bread. This tasty recipe can also accommodate those with dietary restrictions, like celiac disease. 

how to make Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days. If you are interested in more gluten-free baking then make sure to check out this gluten-free banana bread recipe.

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread recipe

FAQs and Variations

You can always adjust a recipe to your own personal preference. Doing this may yield different results.

Can I use almond flour instead of cashew flour? 

Yes, Almond flour and cashew flour can be easily interchanged.

Can I use coconut flour?

I would say no, only because coconut flour needs a different amount of eggs and liquid. This would alter the recipe too much. 

Can I use flax eggs instead of regular eggs?

Flax eggs are a great option when you are looking for a vegan alternative. 

Can I use this recipe to make gluten-free zucchini muffins?

Yes, you can! For muffins, you will need to bake in a muffin pan for 12-15 minutes.

How to Make Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

How to Make Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

See how to make gluten free zucchini bread in no time with fresh zucchini and dark chocolate chips. This moist zucchini bread is delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (220g) pureed zucchini (one large zucchini)
  • 1 1/2 cup (182g) cashew flour
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (77g) coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup (107g) coconut oil
  • ​1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (50g) chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (43g) dark chocolate chips
  • 1/8 cup (19g) raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Wash, trim and cut zucchini into chunks.
  3. Puree zucchini in a food processor.
  4. Drain extra moisture on layers of paper towels, or using a fine mesh strainer.
  5. In a large bowl add the coconut sugar and eggs.
  6. Add cashew flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  7. Add zucchini and coconut oil to the bowl.
  8. Stir to combine.
  9. Fold in walnuts, chocolate chips, and raisines.
  10. Pour zucchini bread batter into a bread loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Top with a few more chocolate chips before removing the zucchini bread from the oven and perform the toothpick test to make sure the bread is thoroughly cooked.
  13. Cool on a wire rack.
  14. Enjoy.

Notes

Toothpick test - stick a clean toothpick into the center of the zucchini bread. Pull the toothpick out. If the toothpick is clean then the bread is fully cooked. But if the toothpick is wet with batter then the zucchini bread needs more baking time.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 124Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 220mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g

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