zucchini coconut bread (my new favorite)

Not Far From Green Bay, WI
Updated on May 26, 2026

A wonderful, rich, moist bread with incredible flavor from zucchini and coconut. A beautiful ribbon of streusel runs through the middle, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze dripping down the sides. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Brew a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a slice of this zucchini coconut bread. Sweet and buttery, this is a wonderful quick bread. Zucchini adds tons of moisture to the loaf, and you can taste the shredded coconut. Super tender, chopped pecans give the bread a nice crunch. Drizzling a sweet vanilla glaze over the bread adds to its richness.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake
yield 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • BREAD INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups peeled, grated zucchini (about 2 small)
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
  • STREUSEL INGREDIENTS
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • VANILLA ICING
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons warm milk or cream

How To Make zucchini coconut bread (my new favorite)

Test Kitchen Tips
We sprinkled extra chopped pecans on top for serving.
  • Combine dry bread ingredients in a large bowl and whisk.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two standard loaf pans well. Combine dry bread ingredients in a large bowl and whisk.
  • Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl.
    Step 2
    Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Slowly, start to incorporate dry ingredients with a hand mixer.
    Step 3
    Slowly, start to incorporate dry ingredients with a hand mixer.
  • Mix until blended.
    Step 4
    Mix until blended.
  • Squeeze excess liquid from the zucchini.
    Step 5
    Squeeze excess liquid from the zucchini.
  • By hand, stir in zucchini, nuts (if using), and coconut.
    Step 6
    By hand, stir in zucchini, nuts (if using), and coconut.
  • The mixture will be thick.
    Step 7
    The mixture will be thick.
  • Combine streusel ingredients.
    Step 8
    Combine streusel ingredients.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of batter into each pan.
    Step 9
    Pour 1 1/2 cups of batter into each pan.
  • Top each with 1 Tbsp of streusel, 1 1/2 cups more batter to each pan, and another 1 Tbsp streusel.
    Step 10
    Top each with 1 Tbsp of streusel. Then add 1 1/2 cups more batter to each pan and top each with another 1 Tbsp streusel.
  • Bake for 1 hour and check; total bake time 1 hour 15 minutes.
    Step 11
    Bake for 1 hour and then check with a toothpick. A toothpick should come out almost clean. If it is still wet, return to the oven for a few minutes. Baking time should be 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours, depending on your oven.
  • Cool the bread and then remove from the loaf pan.
    Step 12
    When done, cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Combine the icing ingredients.
    Step 13
    While cooling, mix icing ingredients. Combine powdered sugar and vanilla. Add warm milk or cream to the desired consistency.
  • Drizzle over the warm bread.
    Step 14
    Place waxed paper under the rack and spoon icing over warm bread, and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 329kcal, carbohydrates: 40g, cholesterol: 35mg, fat: 19g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 3g, sodium: 286mg, sugar: 38g, unsaturated fat: 16g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #zucchini
Collection: Favorite Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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