Best 5 Tropical Zucchini Bread Recipes

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Tropical zucchini bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that combines the flavors of the tropics with the classic taste of zucchini bread. With its moist and flavorful texture, this bread is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer all year round. Made with fresh zucchini, pineapple, coconut, and spices, this bread is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and add some tropical flair to your baking.

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ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the loaf pans
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, beaten
3 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup frozen grated coconut, thawed
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix the sugar, oil and beaten eggs in a separate bowl and add to the flour mixture. Stir in the grated zucchini, coconut, nuts and cherries.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the loaves from the pans. Turn the breads out onto wire racks to cool completely.

PINA COLADA ZUCCHINI BREAD



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At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and - won first place! I think you'll love the cake-like texture and tropical flavors. -Sharon Rydbom, Tipton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups canola oil
1 teaspoon each coconut, rum and vanilla extracts
3 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Line the bottoms of 3 greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set pans aside. Preheat oven to 350°., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the zucchini, pineapple and walnuts. , Transfer to prepared pans. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Gently remove waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TROPICAL HEALTHY ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Make and share this Tropical Healthy Zucchini Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Granola Girl

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup nonfat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup raisins
3 cups zucchini, grated
2 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • beat sugar eggs vanilla and yogurt in bowl.
  • next add the zucchini and mix together.
  • combine the flour baking powder baking soda salt and raisins together then add it to the mixture with the zucchini.
  • bake at 350 degrees for an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 319.2, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 16.4, Protein 7.4

HAWAIIAN ZUCCHINI BREAD



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This is a moist, sweet bread. Children love it and never know that they are eating a vegetable. Many years ago a friend went to Hawaii and gave me this recipe when she came back. I baked it for my children and it was always a favorite after school treat. Now my grand chldren enjoy it. I think you and yours will too.

Provided by Grace Guderjahn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups grated zucchini, drained
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup drained crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • Beat together eggs, sugar, vanilla and oil in large bowl.
  • Add zucchini.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, raisins and nuts, then add to zucchini mixture.
  • Add pineapple and mix well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 inch laof pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes .
  • Makes one loaf. Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 995.7, Fat 52.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 506.9, Carbohydrate 122.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 71.3, Protein 12.2

CARIBBEAN ZUCCHINI BREAD



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My grandmother came up with this recipe to use up some larger than life zucchini that came from her garden. This is an easy way to use up those leftover bananas too!

Provided by tahoegirl

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 ripe bananas, mashed
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups grated zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Whisk the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Beat the bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla together in a separate large bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture. Fold the zucchini, walnuts, and coconut into the batter until evenly combined. Pour into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 25 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 20 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini. Grated zucchini adds moisture and a delicate flavor to the bread. Choose small to medium-sized zucchini, as they have a better flavor and texture than larger ones.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a dense, dry bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use ripe bananas. Ripe bananas add sweetness and moisture to the bread. Make sure they are mashed well before adding them to the batter.
  • Don't overcook the bread. Overcooked bread will be dry and crumbly. Check the bread for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time is up.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Tropical zucchini bread is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini and ripe bananas. This bread is also a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. With its moist texture and sweet tropical flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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