perfect pineapple zucchini bread
There’s something that happens when you add pineapple to zucchini bread. Not only does the bread become more moist and sweet, you can really taste that fresh, tropical, pineapple flavor! I like this bread without too much embellishment, but you could add some raisins and/or chopped nuts to the batter if you wish. I’d say up to 1/2 cup of each would be fine.
~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon gingerbread spice OR ground ginger
1 packed cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup well drained, packed cup crushed pineapple
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Generously butter a 9×5 loaf pan.
Beat sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating each just until blended.
In a separate bowl, using a wire whisk, combine: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and gingerbread spice. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Beat until just blended. Don’t overmix. Stir in zucchini, pineapple, vanilla, and other ingredients (if using.) Stir just until evenly distributed. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or just until a wooden skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs when inserted into the center of the loaf.
Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes before removing and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack. Dust completely cooled bread with a little powdered sugar, if you wish!
Enjoy!
~Melissa
Do you peel the zucchini
no 🙂
I am going to make this, since I always like new zucchini recipes. Thanks…
Enjoy, Sandy! 🙂
Would this work for large muffins as well? Bake time & temp?
Sure! Just keep the temp the same and check the muffins after 20 minutes. 🙂
What temperature?? 350 F, is my guess.
Hi Gloria,
The temperature is stated right there before I list the ingredients. Hope this helps!
Do you need to ring out (drain) any of the water that is in the zucchini? I noticed you mentioned well drained crushed pineapple.
Hello Elisa 🙂
I never ring out the zucchini. Hope that helps! Enjoy the bread.
What kind of nuts?
The nuts are an optional ingredient, so any kind you like. I’d recommend pecans or walnuts for this bread. 🙂 Hope that helps.
A perfect recipe. I doubled the recipe to make 7 mini loaves. 350° for 35-40 minutes. Excellent moisture, texture and flavor. I did add a little nutmeg . It didn’t hurt and would be great with or without. Thank you.
Oh my gosh this recipe is just the best. Due to our altitude, I put about two tablespoons of the pineapple juice. I give this 5 stars
Thank you
Going to make it now .
Made this today. Came out delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe.