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Irresistibly Moist Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipe (GF)

Published: Jul 19, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 97 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Irresistible vegan zucchini bread that’s moist ‘n buttery. The best vegan gluten free zucchini bread—an easy recipe that’s perfect for summer! GF.

Irresistibly Moist Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipe (GF): this irresistible vegan zucchini bread is moist ‘n buttery. The best vegan gluten free zucchini bread—easy recipe, perfect for summer! GF. #Vegan #GlutenFree #Zucchini #Bread | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

For years and years, since I’ve started this blog, I’ve gotten requests for the perfect vegan gluten free zucchini bread recipe. Only problem? I’d never made one before! Shhh… don’t tell anyone my secret. 

You’d be surprised how many times I get requests for a recipe I’ve never made before (and in some cases, never even tried!!!!). Fortunately, I’ve had plenty of experience eating zucchini bread.

In college, one of my very favorite dining hall treats was this incredible, moist, unearthly-perfect zucchini bread. Like, you’d know that the fine chefs at my dining hall had placed a platter of fresh-baked, perfectly moist zucchini bread out when you heard the herds of movement.

It was one of very few reasons why any of us would get up before 8am. We had to get that zucchini bread. Ya know? Some people wouldn’t have even gone to bed yet when they started charging downstairs to get that bread. (You would think there was some kind of internal zucchini bread alarm system or something.)

Perfect Gluten Free Zucchini Bread, Perfect Vegan Zucchini Bread, all in one.

So with that perfect, best-ever, amazingly moist zucchini bread in my mind, I set out to make my very own awesome version of vegan gluten free zucchini bread. My vegan zucchini bread recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and packed with all the healthy ingredients you love.

This gf zucchini bread is unbelievably buttery (without using any butter), moist, flavorful, perfectly spiced with cinnamon, deliciously nutty with walnuts, and topped off with the perfect crumb. YUM.

If you’ve been looking for the best super moist gluten free zucchini bread, look no further than my yummy recipe! Today, we’re going to learn how to make vegan zucchini bread… and keep it refined sugar-free. Woohoo!

How to Make Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

Preheat

The very first thing I do before starting any baked recipe is preheating the oven. Head over to your oven and preheat it to 325°F. Then, line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Whisk the Dry Ingredients

Grab a medium mixing bowl and add in all of the dry ingredients: gluten free oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk it all together thoroughly.

Whisk the Wet Ingredients

Grab a large mixing bowl and add in all of the wet ingredients: coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax eggs and vanilla. Whisk thoroughly.

Combine the Ingredients

Now it’s time to combine the two! Pour the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and whisk it all together until no flour patches remain.

Fold in Zucchini & Walnuts

Now, dump in the grated zucchini and walnuts. Make sure to thoroughly fold in the zucchini—no need to be gentle, the zucchini should be almost mashed in. 

Pour the Batter

Pour your vegan zucchini bread batter into the pan you lined earlier. Smooth the batter out into the shape you’d like—this is how it’ll bake up. 😉

Bake, Cool, Slice & Enjoy

Bake for about 62 minutes, then cool, slice and enjoy the best gluten free zucchini bread! 

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How to Store

This moist GF zucchini bread recipe is best served on the first day. However, after cooling completely, you can store the zucchini bread in a container in a cool, dark environment or the fridge for 3-5 days. This vegan zucchini bread recipe is best the first 3 days, but splendid the 1st day. 

Testimonials

Bec says, “This was delish! By far the best gluten, dairy and egg free recipe I have tried. I subbed in 1/2 cup of honey instead of the sugar and syrup and it was still perfect. I also halved a whole banana and popped that on top. Love it, thank you x”

Lalo says, “These are SOOOOO amazing! They aren’t too sweet and an amazing way to eat some veggies. I didn’t feel bloated or low energy after them either which is fantastic! A+++”

Danielle says, “This is the best zucchini bread I’ve ever had!!! So so good – will be making this again and again!”

>>Related: Soft Baked Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies | Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Q&A for the Best Gluten Free Zucchini Bread (GF)

Where do I find a good box grater to grate the zucchini for this vegan gluten free zucchini bread recipe? 

Good question! Here is Erik’s favorite box grater. He’s my designated zucchini grater assistant, so he’s got this! Here’s another highly-rated grater on Amazon. 

Do I need to deseed the zucchini for gluten free zucchini bread? 

No need! Use your fresh zucchini as is to make the best vegan gluten free zucchini bread. 😉

Can you shred zucchini in a food processor? How do you grate zucchini for bread without a grater?

Yes, you can shred zucchini in a food processor—in fact, that’s how you can grate zucchini for vegan zucchini bread without a grater! Use this food processor with the shredding disk attached.

How many zucchinis is 1 1/4 cups grated?

Depends on the size of the zucchini. If you’re using small zucchinis, you’d need about 1-2 zucchinis. For large zucchinis, you’d need about ½ of one zucchini.

Is this vegan gluten free zucchini bread… dairy-free? Easy?

Yes, yes and yes! This healthy zucchini bread is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-less, flourless, relatively easy (as long as you like grating zucchini lol) and homemade!

Where can I find more vegan gluten free bread recipes?

Check out my Quick Breads or check out the links below!

Unbelievably buttery vegan zucchini bread that’s moist ‘n flavorful, perfectly spiced and has the perfect crumb.

Irresistibly Moist Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipe (GF): this irresistible vegan zucchini bread is moist ‘n buttery. The best vegan gluten free zucchini bread—easy recipe, perfect for summer! GF. #Vegan #GlutenFree #Zucchini #Bread | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

So how did you like learning how to make zucchini bread? Perhaps you’re already a pro or this is your first time making zucchini bread? 😉 Either way, I hope you had fun & learned a bit in today’s post! Thank you for stopping by—I can’t wait to hear what you think! ‘Til then…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Irresistibly Moist Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipe (GF): this irresistible vegan zucchini bread is moist ‘n buttery. The best vegan gluten free zucchini bread—easy recipe, perfect for summer! GF. #Vegan #GlutenFree #Zucchini #Bread | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Irresistibly Moist Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipe (GF)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
  • Yield: 10-14 slices, 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Irresistibly Moist Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipe (GF): this irresistible vegan zucchini bread is moist ‘n buttery. The best vegan gluten free zucchini bread—easy recipe, perfect for summer! GF.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 ½ flax eggs (4 ½ teaspoons ground flaxseed and ¼ cup + 1 ½ teaspoons water, whisked together, set for 15 mins)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Fold-in Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups grated zucchini
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Whisk until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain. Thoroughly fold and mash in zucchini and walnuts, until zucchini is very well incorporated (about 30 seconds). The batter will be very, very thick—do not add additional liquids to thin out the batter.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer, with a rise down the center—in the shape of a loaf.
  6. Bake for 55-70 minutes. Mine took 62 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check for doneness—once it comes out clean with just a few moist bits, it’s done.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan, placed on a cooling rack for about 25 minutes. Lift out of pan, transferring loaf along with parchment paper directly onto the cooling rack. Allow to finish cooling for 2-3 hours before slicing. Slice loaf into 10-14 slices. Enjoy!

More Vegan Gluten Free Quick Bread Recipes:

  • Best Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
  • One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread
  • Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread (GF)

Equipment

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Notes

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or in a cool, dark environment. Best the first 3 days.

To Freeze: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw for about 30 minutes at room temperature before enjoying. Or, heat in the microwave in 15-second increments until just warm.

Nutrition Information is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 14 servings per recipe. 🙂

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 62 min
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 48mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g

Keywords: gluten free zucchini bread, vegan zucchini bread

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  1. Ollie's mom says

    August 17, 2022

    Yum, yum – this is very good, and I can’t stop cutting myself another slice. Definitely making it again. I might cut the sugar down a little bit the next time.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 26, 2022

      So happy you liked it! I know, it’s so hard to stop at just a slice!

      Reply
  2. Laurie A says

    July 31, 2022

    I made this last week, and it’s a keeper! Even my husband liked it, though he’s not GF or vegan. I’ll be making it again soon!

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 6, 2022

      Yay! I’m so happy your hubby liked it. Always an excellent seal of approval when a non-VGF eater likes a recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Clara says

    July 11, 2022

    Hello Demeter
    Can I substitute gluten free flour for the oat flour? And
    Can I substitute flaxseed meal for flaxseed flour?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 14, 2022

      Hi Clara! I haven’t tried GF flour blends in this recipe, but I’ve had some readers do so in other recipes with good results. It all depends on the flour blend, so if you try it I’d love to know how it turns out! And flaxseed meal works sometimes, it just depends on how finely ground it is. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  4. Jillian says

    October 24, 2021

    This is my second time making this bread and it’s sooo good!! We all love it in our house. Your other recipes are amazing as well!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 4, 2021

      Yay! Thank you so much Jillian. You’re totally gonna make me blush. 😊

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    September 9, 2021

    I just want to say that I just love all of your recipes! I have been using your recipes for years! All of the ones I make are my families favorites too! So thank you for sharing all of the goodness with us!! ❤️❤️ Last night I made this bread plus your zucchini muffins and I still had zucchini left! 😂 it was a big zucchini!!! Have a happy day!!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 9, 2021

      Aww… that’s so sweet, Stephanie! Just so you know, you’ve made my day. ❤️🥰 Thank YOU for taking time out of your day to haul out a keyboard and leave your kind message. Okay, NOW I wish I could’ve seen a pic of that big zucchini (my mom would’ve laughed at that pic for MONTHS lolol).🤣 Have a happy day, too!! Hugs! P.S. Did you make my zucchini brownies yet?? 😉

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      • Stephanie says

        September 9, 2021

        Hahaha! I wish I took a picture of it too! 😂😂 I actually cooked up the rest of it with bacon bits for dinner tonight! Yum! I will most definitely go check out these brownies!! Thank you!! Keep up the good work!❤️❤️

        Reply
  6. Sandra says

    July 20, 2021

    This is seriously irresistible! My family loved it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 22, 2021

      That’s awesome! 😊😊

      Reply
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