Best 6 Sweet Summer Squash Bread Recipes

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Sweet summer squash bread, a tasty and moist treat, is a delightful way to enjoy the bounty of summertime squash. Whether you are looking for a breakfast loaf, a delightful snack, or a sweet treat to serve at your next gathering, this versatile bread has something for everyone. With its subtle sweetness and tender crumb, summer squash bread is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH BREAD



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Make and share this Yellow Summer Squash Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef RZ Fan

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 Loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour (I use the kind labeled "Better For Bread")
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups shredded yellow squash (I shred it in the Food Processor)

Steps:

  • Combine the Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt and Cinnamon in a Medium bowl.
  • Combine the Eggs, Sugar, Oil and Vanilla in a separate LARGE bowl.
  • Beat well. ( I use a hand mixer).
  • Stir in the Shredded Yellow Summer Squash.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the Squash mixture.
  • Stir until moistened.
  • Pour or spoon into a greased and floured loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for about 10 to 15 minutes and remove from pan.

ELLA BELLA'S HEALTHY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD



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A very sweet, moist loaf. A great alternative for dessert. This recipe evolved from a zucchini bread recipe. This isn't the healthiest recipe ever, but is a little better than the run of the mill zucchini bread. This recipe qualified for Round Two of the Aetna Healthy Food Fight Cooking Contest. Originally posted on TheMoreWithLessMom.com.

Provided by MoreWithLessMom

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups summer squash, shredded (the yellow ones, 1-2, using the big holes on your grater or processor)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*.
  • Grease two 9 x 5 loaf pans, spray olive oil is a healthy choice.
  • Beat eggs until foamy.
  • Stir in wet ingredients: sugar, summer squash, oil, applesauce and vanilla.
  • Sift together dry ingredients: flour, wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Gradually add to wet ingredients.
  • Fold in raisins and optional nuts.
  • Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 60 - 80 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes on cooling rack, then remove from pans.
  • Cool completely on rack before slicing.

SWEET SUMMER SQUASH BREAD



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This recipe is great for finding a use for all of the yellow squash that comes from the garden in the summer. It has an amazing sweet flavor! I got it from a good friend's mother.

Provided by April Chambers

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups white sugar
2 cups grated yellow squash
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped nuts
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Mix flour, sugar, squash, oil, pineapple, nuts, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl; pour into prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool bread for 10 minutes in pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 53.8 g

SUMMER SQUASH BREAD



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Transform your summer squash into a moist, delicious loaf of bread!

Provided by UNFORGETABLE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs, beaten
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded summer squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in the squash. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 105.4 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH FLATBREADS



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When you want a meatless meal with Mediterranean style, these flatbreads smothered with squash, hummus and mozzarella deliver the goods. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 small yellow summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 naan flatbreads
1/3 cup roasted red pepper hummus
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
Pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Toss squash with oil and salt; spread evenly in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in spinach., Place naan on a baking sheet; spread with hummus. Top with squash mixture and cheese. Bake on a lower oven rack just until cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SUMMER SQUASH POUND CAKE



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This golden brown, tender pound cake is the perfect treat to make when you have an abundance of summer squash in your garden. It's not overly sweet, so it appeals to everyone. -Lisa Brockwell, Necedah, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 cups shredded yellow summer squash
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating after each addition just until combined. Stir in squash., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; pour over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for small, tender summer squash that are free of blemishes. Zucchini and yellow squash are both good choices.
  • Grate the squash: Use a box grater to grate the squash into long, thin strands. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread in a loaf pan: A loaf pan will help the bread rise evenly.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Sweet summer squash bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The bread is moist and flavorful, and the squash adds a touch of sweetness and color. If you're looking for a new way to use up your summer squash, this bread is a great option.

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