Pina Colada Zucchini Bread Recipe (2024)

If you didn’t think a dessert bread existed, well it does! This pina colada zucchini bread is so rich, fluffy, and filled with wonderful tropical flavors.

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Bread is such a guilty pleasure for me. Especially when it is fresh out of the oven. The fragrance of bread lofting in the air. It is all so amazing. Put a little butter on a fresh slice of this zucchini bread and you have to hide it from yourself later.

Who knew what delicious zucchini desserts you could make from your own vegetable garden!? This pina colada bread honestly tastes like a dessert. You’ll keep coming back for more. But that’s okay because this recipe will make three beautiful loaves.

Another zucchini recipe to try: Cinnamon Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (it’s one of our most popular recipes!)

If you want, you can also pretend like it is healthy too since it has the zucchini in it. I sure do. You can even share a loaf if you want with friends and they too can fall in love with it. Sharing is caring, right?

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Take a look at the complete list of ingredients and kitchen items you’ll need for the best zucchini recipe:

Pina colada quick bread recipe ingredients:

  1. Flour
  2. Sugar
  3. Baking powder
  4. Salt
  5. Baking soda
  6. Eggs
  7. Vegetable oil
  8. Coconut extract (you can find it HERE)
  9. Vanilla extract
  10. Zucchini
  11. Crushed pineapple
  12. Shredded coconut
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If you want to avoid the canned pineapple, feel free to get a fresh one and follow the instructions from Livestrong.com on how to make crushed pineapple from a fresh pineapple.

You’ll also need these baking items for this zucchini bread with pineapple:

  • (3) 8 x 4 inch loaf pans (THIS would be perfect!)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Shredder or food processor
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Toothpick
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Coconut Extract (Find it HERE)

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Bake off these fantastic zucchini bread loaves!

To start out this recipe, get out the loaf pans and grease and flour the bottoms and sides of each one and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Then, in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda and mix it together well.

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In another small mixing bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, coconut extract, and vanilla extract together.

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Next, take the small bowl and pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix it together until they are just combined.

Now, take the shredded zucchini, crushed (and drained) pineapple, and shredded coconut and fold it into the bread batter.

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Now, do your best to evenly pour the batter into the prepared bread pans.

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Once the pans are filled, place them in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick into the center and have it come out clean.

After they are done, let the bread cool for 10 minutes and then move them to a wire cooling rack until completely cooled.

Then, slice and enjoy!

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Serves: 24

Pina Colada Zucchini Bread Recipe

If you didn’t think a dessert bread existed, well it does! This pina colada zucchini bread is so rich, fluffy, and filled with wonderful tropical flavors.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 large eggs
  • cups vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple 1 can, drained
  • ½ cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Grease and flour the bottoms and sides of 3 8 x 4 inch loaf pans; set aside.

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

  • In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, and extracts.

  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

  • Fold in the zucchini, pineapple, and coconut.

  • Pour batter into prepared pans.

  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

  • Makes 3 loaves.

  • You can also use this batter to make muffins.

Notes

  • Coconut extract can be found at most grocery stores or on Amazon.

Nutrition

Calories: 169 kcal · Carbohydrates: 36 g · Protein: 3 g · Fat: 2 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g · Trans Fat: 0.003 g · Cholesterol: 27 mg · Sodium: 244 mg · Potassium: 92 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 19 g · Vitamin A: 75 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 31 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • 3 8×4 bread pan

  • Large Mixing Bowl

  • Small Mixing Bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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  1. Kamina says:

    This looks so good! How much gluten free flour would you recommend? The same as regular?

  2. Michelle says:

    So delicious! I made it with melted coconut oil, white whole wheat flour and truvia. Baked it in a 13x9 cake pan for 45 minutes and it came out perfect. Thank you for this amazing recipe and for helping me use some of my zucchini!

  3. Heather says:

    The top of the instructions say grease and flour the pans, but the bottom says remove the wax paper?

  4. Cyd Adamson says:

    No wax paper. Thanks for catching that.

  5. Gloria Lucero says:

    How many calories are in one slice of this bread?Thanks!

  6. Michelle says:

    Do we wring out the shredded zucchini?? Usually that’s the case but I only see directions to drain the pineapple. Just making sure.

  7. Momma Cyd says:

    Hi Michelle. We shredded our zucchini and laid it our on a paper towel. We then tried to get as much moisture as we could dabbing it and applying pressure.

  8. Kristin Purles says:

    This is a fun way to use zucchini that isn't your typical zucchini bread. It's so good!

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Pina Colada Zucchini Bread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do you squeeze out the liquid from zucchini for bread? ›

But unless your zucchini is excessively juicy, squeezing the squash could be removing some of the moisture you really do want in the bread. It's up to you, though. Squeeze for lighter, drier bread. Leave it as is for denser, moister bread.

Do you take the skin off zucchini for bread? ›

Don't peel the zucchini – Yes, it's tempting to remove the zucchini's skin, but there is no need to do that. Zucchini melts into the bread, so peeling is just an unnecessary step. Do grate the zucchini – I don't know about you, but when it comes to zucchini in bread, I want it there – but I don't want to see it.

Why is my zucchini bread falling apart? ›

The most common reason for zucchini breadand other quick breads (and cakes) to collapse as they cool is the ingredients are too vigorously or quickly mixed, which incorporates lots of less stable air bubbles into the batter.

Why is my zucchini bread soggy? ›

Have you ever made zucchini bread and it turned out dense and wet in the center? It's likely that too much liquid was added to the batter. I've tested dozens of zucchini bread recipes and, depending on the other ingredients involved, it's sometimes necessary to squeeze the excess liquid from the shredded zucchini.

How many zucchinis does it take to make 2 cups grated? ›

You need 2 cups of grated zucchini for the recipe, so you will need about 3 small zucchini, 2 medium zucchini, or 1 large zucchini.

Should zucchini be peeled before shredding for bread? ›

You do not need to peel zucchini for zucchini bread.

You can use a box grater or food processor to shred the zucchini. Using a box grater, place grater on firm surface such a cutting board. Hold the box grater firmly in one hand and the zucchini firmly in the other hand.

What side of the grater do you use for zucchini bread? ›

Use the fine side of your grater for smaller shredded zucchini. (as you can see in the pictures) If you use the larger side, the coarser pieces will have a slightly more noticeable flavor and texture in a finished cake or bread recipe.

Why does my zucchini bread sink in the middle after baking? ›

Check your leavening agent

What is this? Expired leaveners: Always check the freshness of your leaveners. Expired or ineffective baking powder and baking soda will not leaven your quick bread. Adding too much or insufficient leavening agents: Adding too much leaveners will cause your quick bread to sink in the middle.

How many zucchinis in a cup? ›

When sliced, 1 medium zucchiniyielded about 1 to 1.25 cups and if grated, you end up with about 2/3 cup of tamped down zucchini. If you need 1 cup of cooked sliced zucchini, due to shrinkage while heated it will take about 3 medium zucchini, sliced, to hit the mark.

Should you refrigerate zucchini bread? ›

Yes, it's advisable to refrigerate zucchini bread to extend its shelf life. Zucchini bread contains moisture from ingredients like zucchini, and moisture can promote the growth of mold and bacteria at room temperature. Refrigeration helps slow down these processes, keeping the bread fresher for a more extended period.

What happens if you put too much baking powder in zucchini bread? ›

Using too much baking soda or baking powder can really mess up a recipe, causing it to rise uncontrollably and taste terrible.

How can you tell when zucchini bread is done? ›

Make perfectly-done zucchini bread with friends, and for your friends. Remember to check the internal temp and pull it at 200°F (93°C) for this or any other quick bread.

Can you put undercooked zucchini bread back in the oven? ›

It is pretty simple to salvage an undercooked bread and create a decent loaf. Heat the oven to 350 F, return the bread to the oven, and bake for another 10 to 20 minutes. This will work even if the loaf has cooled, which is similar to par-baking bread.

How do you cook zucchini so it doesn't get mushy? ›

The secret to zucchini with the best flavor and texture is roasting it in a 450°F oven. Roasting zucchini at a high temperature instead of baking or sautéing helps develop browning and a slight char on the outside, which keeps it from getting soggy.

Should zucchini be drained before baking? ›

For some recipes, that extra water is not needed and could even ruin what you're trying to make. Adding drained shredded zucchini to baked goods, or even zucchini pancakes will make the dish fluffy and not mushy. To learn the basics, learn how to cook zucchini in three new ways.

Does zucchini need to be drained before baking? ›

If you've ever wondered if you should try and squeeze out some of the water from your shredded zucchini before adding it to batter or dough, the answer (happily) is no! Zucchini recipes are written to accommodate their water content.

Do you squeeze the water out of zucchini before freezing? ›

Squeeze the water out – Place the shredded zucchini between paper towels or in a tea towel and press as much water out as possible. Freeze – Place shredded zucchini in airtight freezer bags or freezer containers. Pick a freezer container that minimizes air exposure.

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