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Glazed Orange Zucchini Bread
4.7 from 52 votes

Glazed Orange Zucchini Bread

Glazed Orange Zucchini Bread combines fresh orange zest and shredded zucchini into a moist, subtly sweet quick bread. The coconut oil and applesauce create a tender texture without heaviness, while the optional coconut adds a bit of chew and richness. A citrus glaze made with orange juice and powdered sugar enhances the bright orange flavor for a balanced finish. Baked in two small loaves, this bread offers a gentle sweetness and moist crumb ideal as a breakfast treat or snack.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 20 Slices (2 loaves of bread)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bread:
  • orange about 2 teaspoons, zest of 1
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 egg large
  • ½ cup coconut oil see note for substitutions, melted
  • ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups zucchini shredded, lightly packed
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or white wheat flour or a combination
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup coconut optional
Glaze:
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
  • ¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar plus more to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two 8 1/2-inch by 4 1/2-inch pans and line the bottoms with parchment (optional but helps the bread not stick as much).
  2. In a large bowl, rub the orange zest into the sugar with your fingers until it is fragrant and combined. Add the eggs, coconut oil, applesauce and vanilla and stir until combined. Stir in the zucchini. Add the flour, salt, soda, baking powder and coconut, if using, and mix until just combined.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 40-50 minutes. Let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes. While it cools, make the glaze by combining the coconut oil or butter and orange juice and heating on the stovetop or in the microwave until the coconut oil/butter is melted (don't overheat the mixture). Whisk in the powdered sugar, adding more if you want the glaze sweeter and thicker.
  4. Spoon the glaze over the warm loaves and let the bread rest for 5-10 minutes in the pan before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute melted butter or a neutral oil like canola for the coconut oil if preferred.
  • Applesauce is used to reduce the oil amount; if omitted, increase oil to 1 cup total.
  • Using a mix of all-purpose and white wheat flour offers a preferred texture, though all-purpose alone works.
  • The orange glaze can be made sweeter or thicker by adding more powdered sugar.
  • Two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pans produce modest-sized loaves; larger or mini pans can be used to change loaf height.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Slice Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 194mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 Slices (2 loaves of bread)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Slice
Calories 238kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.