Moist and sweet, zucchini pineapple bread is a scrumptious and unexpectedly delicious treat that you need to try today!
Pineapple Zucchini Bread Recipe
I know, I know… Pineapple and zucchini, together, in a bread… It sounds a little wonky, I’ll admit! But you guys, this is one of the truest scenarios of, “You can’t knock it ’til you try it.” This bread is just heavenly!
The pineapple adds such a nice burst of fresh sweetness, while the zucchini gives another element of moisture. Just be careful to fully drain the pineapple and remove excess moisture from the zucchini by pressing it between two sets of layered paper towels. If you don’t, the bread will go from perfectly soft and moist to gummy, which we do not want!
I’d venture to say this recipe might even replace your favorite banana bread. It’s hearty and nutritious and goes great with a hefty spread of butter for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. Enjoy!
Can you make pineapple zucchini bread with whole wheat flour?
Yes, you can! I’ve done it, and it turned out fantastic. I’d just recommend adding another 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder if you try this.
How do you remove extra water from zucchini?
It’s really simple! After the zucchini is shredded, place it on two paper towels on a plate, and push down two more paper towels on top to squeeze out excess water.
How long does pineapple zucchini bread last for?
Pineapple zucchini bread lasts for up to a week covered and refrigerated! You can also keep it covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
What does pineapple zucchini bread taste like?
Pineapple zucchini bread is a light and moist bread with a nice and sweet, tropical flavor from the pineapple that’s pleasant but not too strong. The zucchini makes it tender and moist!
Zucchini Pineapple Bread
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 loaves 1x
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Moist and sweet, zucchini pineapple bread is a scrumptious and unexpectedly delicious treat that you need to try today!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, water squeezed out (see notes)
- One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, well drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the flour across the top of the wet ingredients, and then sprinkle the baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder across the top of the flour.
- Stir everything together just until combined.
- Add the zucchini and pineapple, and stir to incorporate.
- Pour the batter into 2 greased bread pans, and bake until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, around 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before running a knife along the edge of the bread in the pan and then inverting the bread to remove it from the pan. Let the bread finish cooling on the wire rack.
Notes
- The pineapple adds a lot of sweetness and moisture to the bread. It is delicious!
If the pineapple is not drained well or the zucchini is left with all of its water then the bread will come out gummy. To get the extra moisture out of the zucchini, place the shredded zucchini on top of two stacked paper towels and then press on it with two more stacked paper towels. - You can sub the all-purpose flour for whole wheat (I did and loved it — still just as moist), just add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder if using whole wheat flour.
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: zucchini, pineapple, zucchini bread recipe, zucchini bread, bread, breadkfast
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This post was originally published in 2012 but has been updated and rephotographed in July 2019.
Light and moist with a tropical sweetness,this pineapple zucchini bread recipe is a creative and fun bread that’s packed with incredible flavor!
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Made this the other day for some friends (added choc chips 😉
Turned out great, thank you!!!
I have made polka dot picture frames out of washi tape and just two days ago I took out my glossy black jewelry boxes that looked marked from shipping and decorated them, looks so much better! I am wanting to use the tapes to decorate my handmade soap packaging and plain tags I have!
I have so many ideas I’m wanting to try, love all the tapes!
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I love giveaways and this tape looks fantastic to work with! You are a good promoter:)
I’ve used a little–I decorated some items in these backpack bags:
http://craftingintherain.blogspot.com/2012/08/backpack-gift-box.html
I’ve seen this but had no idea the creative ways to use washi tape. Fun!! I hope I win!!
I have to admit I had never even heard of it until I read your post… now I’m noticing it on Pintrest too! I think it sounds so easy… but yet it’s adorable.
So cute! I’ve never used washi tape, nor even heard of it before so your giveaway is sure helping them spread the word. I would use it to spruce up anything like you’ve done in this post and the next. I like the idea of adding it to mason jar lids and that way cute touch that it gives.
I’ve never used it, but it looks really cute. 🙂 I’d use it for projects with the kiddos. They’d love it, I think. And if there was left-overs (or if I grabbed it first) I’d use the best for gifts for Christmas.
Awesome! I’ll have to try that bread!
-CK
I used it to spruce up a lamp 🙂
Yummm. Must try! Also, the washi tape is fantastic! I use it in my packaging as well. =)