Zucchini Oatmeal Bread! (see recipe below)
What’s that you say? Am I eating breakfast again?
Well yes, I guess I technically am. But it’s lunch.
I was actually really craving eggs for breakfast this morning, but couldn’t manage to have anything with any sort of heat to it. On Friday evening, I was lucky enough to get my hands on another batch of Kathryn’s chickens’ eggs and have been dying to have some ever since. They’re seriously just so good.
So for lunch, I decided to make myself a scramble with 2 whole eggs, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and provolone cheese.
On the side, I had another piece of Zucchini Oatmeal Bread topped with peanut butter.
I’ll tell ya…I’m totally lovin’ on this stuff.
(I made sure to eat both edge pieces yesterday while they were still warm and crispy)
I’m so thankful that Christina shared this recipe with me. She said that it came from her mom, which she slightly adapted, and then she passed it on to me. Then I slightly adapted her version…
And now I’m passing it on to all of you!
Zucchini Oatmeal Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups shredded zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine the first 8 ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Combine the eggs, applesauce, and vanilla in a bowl and mix until blended. Stir in the zucchini.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Pour the batter into loaf pan.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10-20 minutes before removing from pan. Enjoy!
So far, it’s been great topped with honey butter, cinnamon cream cheese, and peanut butter.
It’s a winner.
Janae @ Bring-Joy says
Zucchini is a wonderfood, isn’t it? Pretty bread.
I had to chuckle about the part where you ate both ends of the bread. You’re a smart lady. Those are the best parts of any bread. We always fought over the “heals” growing up :)
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because says
Right? I always want the heel pieces. I’ve started baking my bread recipes in a 9×13″ pan so that I get more crispy edges!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
This bread sounds and looks great! I actually have all the ingredients at home. I definitely want to make this! :)
Rachel says
I was hoping you would post this recipe!!! Sounds delicious!
Christine @ Oatmeal Bowl says
Breakfast looks delicious. I love the end pieces. And you’ve named two of my fave ingredients. Can’t ever go wrong with a good zucchini bread – especially when it has oatmeal in it. ;)
Khushboo says
Love this recipe- bookmarked for when the baking urge hits next! It’s funny because I love the heads of freshly made bread yet always avoid those slices in store-bought loaves.
Christina says
I have a quick question on your recipe. I just ran out of whole wheat flour but do have regular… would the measurements be the same? Also do you have to use “quick” oats? can I use the old fashioned oats? Looks delicious!!
Courtney says
I would say to sub whatever flour you have and that should be fine (the original recipe called for 2 cups of all purpose, I believe). And old fashioned oats will be fine, they’ll just give your bread a bit heartier texture. :)
Annie says
I will probably use white whole wheat for both cups… That’s about the only flour I use anymore. Glad to know that we can use ol fashion oats – much healthier. Thanks so much for a recipe that uses applesauce! Can’t wait to try this!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
Looks delicous and healthy! I bet it would be great with maple almond butter, yum!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Yum! I really want to try this. I wish I had a garden, but I guess I can just go to the store & buy some zucchini! ;-)
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
That bread sounds like a winner- I love how moist zucchini bread is!!! Yummmm!
Danielle@cleanfoodcreativefitness says
That Zucchini bread looks amazing!!! And I could eat breakfast all day, for lunch and dinner! I’d be in heaven :)
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
YUM!! I love zucchini bread so much!! And I’ll totally eat breakfast all 3 meals per day. :)
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says
It makes me laugh at my teenager self when the thought of zucchini would make me dry heave and now I am drooling at a picture of zucchini bread. So glad my taste buds changed to appreciate things like this!
@pluvk says
Believe it or not, I’ve never tried zucchini bread before! I may have to add this to my recipe rotation. And I’ll definitely eat the ends first!!
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions says
That bread sounds phenomenal (and not too difficult to make?). I’m definitely going to have to try it out!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says
Ahh that bread sounds amazing!! I’m not sure I’d be able to control myself around it haha. Hope you’re having a great day Courtney!
Lisa says
Well, I’m thinking I’m especially lucky that I just bought 3 huge zucchini, my neighbour brought me over 4 home grown zucchinis, and my mom gave me another 3. I am set. This looks wonderful!
Danica @ It's Progression says
recipe sounds delicious! I’m thinking I really need to jump on this zucchini wagon…
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says
I love breakfast for lunch! Or dinner! That bread looks amazing, I’d probably finish the loaf in a day or so!
amy says
ahhh why are the ends soooo goodd!!!
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says
I love your love for the ends. Please tell me you do the same thing with brownie edges. I think we’re meant to be.
Jodi @ I Run for Food and Wine says
I just got zucchini, yellow squash and cucumbers from my garden and they were huge! Nothing like real, fresh, home-grown food.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
I’m loving all your zucchini recipes! Whenever I have zucchini bread I can tell myself it totally counts as a serving of veggies :-)
Sarah says
i need to get my hands on a zucchini right now
Kim@hungryhealthygirl says
That zucchini bread is at the top of my “things to bake” list. It looks delish!!
jodie says
Thanks for recipe. I know what I will be eating this weekend.:)
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
sounds awesome! i love oats in bread!!
Kate says
I made this yesterday using my giant zucchinisfrom our garden and it is delicious!!! Every recipe I have tried from your site so far has not disappointed. My husband is seriously in love with the buffalo chicken pasta. Thanks for sharing!!!
Heather Chester says
I really love this zucchini oatmeal bread. I cab eat as many as I can when I am hungry so I make sure that I can eat this bread sometime.
Cristin Cogen says
Simple, flavorful, smart and visually appealing. Marvelous recipe Courtney :)
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Meredith says
http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/05/flourless-zucchini-brownies.html
You must make these! Made them for girls night and they rock. I added extra dk choc chips and added some cocoa and subbed agave for honey. And underbaked. Yum! And “healthy” enough for breakfast if they make it that long!
Jennifer says
I made this yesterday and realized it was missing something, just kind of plain, though I know it should be great; then it hit me SALT! Is there a reason the recipe is salt free? Made this again tonight with 1/2 tsp salt and TERRIFIC! Love that it uses so much zucchini. I always try to pick my zukes small for pastas and shaved for salads, but I inevitably miss one or two only to discover some giant behemoth of a zuke hiding in the shadows to the left…
Barb says
Do you know, did the orginal recipe have oil or applesauce in it? The bread looks wonderful.