Pineapple Zucchini Bread

Name: Pineapple Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 2 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp baking power; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup cooking oil; 2 tsp vanilla; 2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (squeeze out extra liquid); 1 8 oz. crushed pineapples ((do not drain)); 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1-2 tbsp milk

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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. The pineapple and zucchini contrast nicely.

Pair this Pineapple Zucchini Bread with a Dill Pickle Eggs Salad Sandwich, a Pineapple Tequila Sunrise and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie for dessert!

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★ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ★
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
★ How to Make this Zucchini Bread ★
★ Tips & FAQs ★
★ More Zucchini Recipes ★
Pineapple Zucchini Bread

★ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ★

This amazing pineapple zucchini bread recipe came to me from a lady named Helen Brookman who lovingly passed along her recipes, with the help of the Hospice of The Rapidan. My mom handed the recipe on to me with a few of her own touches.

The best zucchini bread you'll ever try!

Everyone says this is the best zucchini bread they've ever had.

It's become a family fav and I think what makes it is the pineapples! It's very moist on the inside and the flavor is sweet with a hint of salty.

You can top it with icing but it really doesn't even need it. It's great without icing as well. Your choice!

Try this zucchini bread for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

Try it for breakfast, brunch or serve it up as a healthy dessert.

This loaf bread make a great brunch menu item for holidays like Easter or when zucchini season rolls around, I make this a lot for a healthy dessert and then again for breakfast the next day.

★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

Here's everything you'll need to make this yummy, moist pineapple zucchini bread:

Flour. All purpose flour works great. You do not need to use bread flour since this is not a yeast bread. You can use whole wheat flour or almond flour. If using almond flour, you'll need to double the amount.
Baking soda. Be sure your baking soda is not expired for best results.
Salt. Regular table salt is fine but you could also use fine sea salt for a touch of extra flavor.
Baking power. Again, check your expiration date! Fresh works better.
Cinnamon. Ground cinnamon powder.
Nutmeg. This can be left out if you're not a fan of nutmeg but I love the nutty flavor it adds.
Chopped pecans. You could substitute any chopped nuts.
Eggs. I prefer organic, corn-fed eggs. They have much more flavor.
Sugar. Just white table sugar is all you need.
Cooking oil. Vegetable oil, canola oil, avocado oil or even coconut oil works well.
Vanilla. Real vanilla extract is best. (Not imitation)
Shredded zucchini. Hand-squeeze out extra liquid after shredded. Leave the peel on. I use a food processor to quickly shred.
Canned crushed pineapples. Do not drain. The extra liquids help produce a delicious, moist loaf.

★ How to Make this Zucchini Bread ★

This bread is very easy to make. It's a quick bread so no rising, kneading and no yeast is required. Just combine ingredients and stir to create your batter, then bake.

Watch step by step how to make this pineapple zucchini bread:

★ Tips & FAQs ★

What size loaf pan works best for zucchini bread?

You can bake this recipe as two loaves in a standard 9x5 sized bread pan, you can bake as four mini-loaves. Cook time may vary depending on the size and material of your pan. So the best way to know if your loaf is done is by inserting a toothpick into the center. As soon as it comes out clean, it's done.
Mini Loaf Pans. You'll want to reduce the cook time by 15-20 minutes. This can vary depending on the type of pan you have (metal, glass or paper).
Check out these cute, oven-safe, disposable mini loaf pans to share with friends and neither of you have to worry about returning a pan.

Can I make zucchini bread into a bundt cake?

Yes! To make a zucchini bundt cake: Use a bundt pan insteaad of a loaf pan, and you will need to add 15-20 minutes of cook time. Use the toothpick test toward the end of the bake time to check and see it it's done. As soon as the toothpick come out clean, pull it out of the oven.

What's the secret to moist zucchini bread?

Don't overcook it. Zucchini bread is naturally moist thanks to the zucchini and the pineapples also add moisture. However, if you overcook it, it will loose its wonderful moist quality. This is so important.
You want to check your bread multiple times towards the end of baking. I set my timer 10 minutes early so I can start checking whenever I bake anything.
Since every oven, even pan, and every altitude is different, you can't be 100% sure of the timing. But you can use a toothpick to test your bread. As soon as a toothpick comes out clean, pull your loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pan.
You want to pull the bread from the oven as soon as the toothpick or cake tester comes out clean.
A helpful trick is to look for visual clues that it's almost done baking. A couple minutes before it's finished, you'll start to see the middle of the loaf firm up and become less shiny.

How can I get a crispy top on my zucchini bread?

You want to let it cool, uncovered. The microwave is a great place to do this. If you cover your loaves before they cool all the way, the top can get a little soggy and loose its delicious, crusty top layer.
Once your loaves are completely cooled, cover loosely with foil if you're taking them somewhere, or just dig right in if you're enjoying them at home.

★ More Zucchini Recipes ★

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This pineapple zucchini bread recipe was featured on South Your Mouth, Julia’s Simply Southern and Menu Plan Monday!