This paleo almond zucchini bread is slightly crunchy on the outside and super moist on the inside. It’s the perfect way to use up summer zucchini.
Note: This post first appeared August 3, 2012; the recipe has been edited slightly to include some additional notes, a quick video on how to make this paleo almond zucchini bread along with updated photography. The text is original and 4 years old but, I assure you the paleo almond zucchini bread is still killer.
Hypocritical: Making this paleo almond zucchini bread the other day and then eating pasta for lunch.
And that’s why I don’t do diets.
It was Barilla protein plus pasta though at least.
Pretty much everyone makes zucchini bread around this time of year.
They run the gamut from super savory to sickly sweet as people try to justify it as healthy because it’s got vegetables in it.
Yeah, that cup of sugar is totally balanced out by the grated zucchini, keep telling yourself that.
I actually think the coolest thing about the paleo diet is playing around with baked goods. It’s a challenge and when I can win them, I like challenges.
When I fail and I can only push press 65 pounds while everyone around me is doing at least 25 pounds more than that, I get frustrated and want to throw things.
Luckily, the weights in Crossfit are rubber and the paleo bread turned out awesome so no knives were flying around the kitchen.
I got lazy making my almond flour and definitely didn’t grind it as fine as I should’ve.
It resulted in the best texture though, think somewhere between chopped nuts and sifted flour.
Crunchy, but not too much that it doesn’t feel like bread. Contrasted with the moistness from the zucchini…perfection.
I’m totally amazed at how paleo breads even work.
Like how do ground up almonds actually rise in the oven?
I know that baking soda has something to do with it (obviously), but it just seems like a hell of a lot of work for the poor baking soda compared to traditional flours.
You know?
I guess I don’t really care though as long as this is the result.
ps- spread some of spicy chocolate walnut butter on a slice of this paleo almond zucchini bread and omg, it’s like an explosion of nutty goodness.
And while not paleo, try this cheesy zucchini bread recipe for a savory twist or these banana zucchini muffins for a fun bite-sized snack!
If you need more ways to use up an abundance of summer zucchini – try these easy zucchini chips made in the air fryer or try stuffing round zucchini in this easy side dish recipe!
Love this Paleo Almond Zucchini Bread recipe?
More Paleo Breads To Try:
Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Paleo Maple Peach Bread
Paleo Lemon Poppyseed Bread
Pumpkin Streusel Bread
Pumpkin Seed Nut Bread
Almond Coconut Banana Bread
Paleo Almond Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour, or a combination of almond and cashew flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed of excess water then measured to 1 cup
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 large banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add wet ingredients except zucchini and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add zucchini and stir until combined.
- Pour batter into parchment lined loaf pan.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until top is browned and center of the bread is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- Remove bread from loaf pan by pulling on the sides of the parchment paper and place back on the wire rack to cool fully before slicing.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
You basically read my mind by creating this recipe! I was *just* looking for a low-sugar grain-free banana/zucchini bread. Bookmarked, planning to make next week :-)
[also, what plugin do you use for the “pin it” button inside your posts?]
It’s not a plugin in actually. I used to use the “pin it on pinterest” plug in but it severly impacted my site’s load time so I deleted it. If you go to pinterest, under the about button is the “pin it button”. Scroll down and you’ll see 3 fields to enter the url of the picture you want the button under, the url of the post it’s on and a description. You type that all in and it gives you html code. Copy & paste into your blog and the button shows up. So I do it manually for each post. I think if you want it under a specific picture thats how you have to do it, all the plugin ones only show up on the top or bottom of the entire post.
Almonds and zucchini…who would have thought they would make such a great combination? And I totally agree…how the heck do almonds rise in the oven?? I guess I’ll have to find out ;)
my sister will flip over this! she’s celiac and dairy-intolerant so she basically HAS to eat paleo, but does it because she loves it. i know she misses baked goods though…this will be perfect for her!
ah yes crossfit can be frustrating at times… there will ALWAYS be someone (or lots of people) better, but I try to focus on myself and the progress I’ve made. And paleo bread confuses me too, which is why I usually don’t even bother! Good job cracking the code though, it can be tricky.
funny you posted this – I was just reading your banana paleo bread the other day when i clicked over from your sidebar and now this one – makes me wanna bake some bread! Hope you’re having a blast at BlogHer!
I’m with you. I love a lot of the paleo recipes but I could never give up grains completely. I did the same thing the other day. I ate paleo pancakes, a huge salad for lunch and a big old bowl of pesto pasta for dinner :) Balance right?
This looks like it has a really great texture, I love using magical ground almonds in baked goods.
I have four mushy bananas just begging to be made into a bread. I think this is going to be the bread!
Yet another zucchini recipe I’m collecting. Tomorrow I load up at the farmers market!
What a great bread recipe! I think I’ll whip it up before I go to work today! Have a great weekend!!