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Einkorn Zucchini Bread

This Einkorn Zucchini Bread strikes the perfect balance of wholesome and delicious. Made with nutrient-rich einkorn flour and fresh garden zucchini, it’s naturally moist, subtly sweet, and bursting with warm, comforting flavors. The tender crumb and rich caramel notes come from melted butter and maple sugar. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, it’s the ultimate way to enjoy fresh zucchini all year round.

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Why you'll love this...

Ultra Moist, Never Gummy – Thanks to fresh zucchini and a perfectly balanced einkorn flour base, every slice is tender without being dense.
Deep Flavor – The melted butter adds a rich flavor while the maple sugar and einkorn flour add nutty and caramel notes.
Simple to Make – No mixer required, just a bowl, a whisk, and your garden zucchini.
Customizable – Add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices—make it yours!

We planted our first vegetable garden this past spring at our new home. It’s not a large garden—just the beginning of something I hope to expand each year—but it’s been such a fun experiment. I’m still figuring out if this is the best spot: Does it get enough sunlight? Will things really thrive here? But when I saw the first zucchinis growing, I was so excited. I immediately knew I wanted to start developing some einkorn zucchini recipes to make the most of the harvest.

This Einkorn Zucchini Bread was inspired by my Browned Butter Banana Bread with Einkorn Flour —a long-time favorite on the blog, and for good reason. While this version doesn’t use browned butter, the melted butter still brings a deep richness that pairs beautifully with the maple sugar and einkorn flour. The result? A extremely moist zucchini bread with a warm, almost caramel-like flavor that feels both nostalgic and a little elevated. I like to add a few chocolate chips to mine for that extra decadent feel.

Ingredients needed for this maple zucchini bread recipe

Tips

Preheat oven fully: Always allow your oven to preheat fully before placing your loaf inside. A properly heated oven ensures even baking and helps prevent your banana bread from collapsing in the center.

Add nut or chocolate chips- For texture and added sweetness add nuts or chocolate chips which pair well with zucchini bread.

Use a light colored loaf pan: Using a light-colored loaf pan helps prevent over-browning. Dark pans absorb more heat, which can cause your banana bread to overbake on the outside before it’s fully cooked inside.

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Step-by-step directions-How to make einkorn zucchini bread

Prepare and combine wet ingredients

Add melted butter and sugar to a bowl, whisk until well combined. Then add Eggs and vanilla bean paste. Mix until well combined.

Fold in zucchini & dry ingredients

Gently fold in zucchini, mix until combined. Then add einkorn flour, salt and baking soda. Mix until just combined but do not overmix.

Add mix ins

Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.

Transfer & bake

Transfer batter to a prepared 9x5 loaf pan and bake in 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

FAQs

Why Einkorn?

Einkorn flour is an ancient grain that’s more nutrient-dense and easier to digest than modern wheat. It has a naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with zucchini and warm spices. Plus, its lower gluten content gives the bread a tender, soft crumb—perfect for a wholesome, homemade loaf.

What type of sugar can I use?

Maple sugar is preferred because it helps keep the zucchini bread lighter in color compared to coconut sugar, however coconut sugar can be substituted it will just be a slightly darker loaf.

Do I need to peel the zucchini first?

No, peeling isn’t necessary. The skin softens during baking and adds more nutrients, fiber and beautiful green colored specs.

To prepare zucchini, wash the zucchini, trim the ends and use a box grater to grate the zucchini.

Should I squeeze the moisture out of the zucchini?

No, you want the moisture to make it soft and tender.

How do I store einkorn zucchini bread?

Wrap it tightly and store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. It also freezes well.

I like to keep mine in this cake stand on the counter- it’s both airtight and pretty, making it the perfect way to store and display baked goods like breads and muffins for easy access over 1–2 days.

Can I add cinnamon to my zucchini bread?

Yes, you can add cinnamon, nutmeg or other preferable spices if you like. I would stick to 1/2 tsp.