Description
Delightful Pineapple Zucchini Heaven Bread merges tropical sweetness with garden-fresh zucchini in a moist, irresistible quick bread. Bakers discover pure comfort through this simple yet sophisticated treat that welcomes warm spices and unexpected ingredient harmony.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C). Create a non-stick surface in a 9×5-inch loaf pan using grease and flour or parchment paper.
- Craft a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium mixing bowl.
- Develop a rich wet mixture in a large bowl by combining granulated and brown sugars with melted butter. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition.
- Infuse moisture by stirring shredded zucchini, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract into the sugar-butter-egg foundation.
- Merge dry and wet ingredients gently, folding until just combined. Introduce chopped walnuts or pecans if desired, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean from the center, indicating complete cooking.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transition to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Slice and savor the tropical-inspired bread, complemented perfectly with a warm beverage.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the bread soggy and dense.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out extra liquid using a clean kitchen towel for a perfectly textured bread.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as a simple swap for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the bread’s soft texture.
- Toast nuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg