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Published: Aug 26, 2021 by Kathy

Lime Zucchini Bread

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Slices of zucchini bread on a plate.

Delicious and moist zucchini bread with a fresh lime glaze. This tasty loaf is perfect for serving breakfast or brunch.

Made with 2 full cups of shredded zucchini which makes it perfect for using up all that garden fresh zucchini!

Slice zucchini bread topped with a lime glaze.

Why make this recipe

I'm sure you've heard of lemon zucchini bread (or lemon zucchini muffins), so why not lime zucchini bread? I needed to use up some of the zucchini from garden so I decided to make zucchini bread.

After making a few batches of my whole wheat zucchini bread, I decided to change things up a bit. I was out of lemons but had a bowlful of limes so I jumped right in made a loaf of lime zucchini bread! Delicious!!!

I've added lime zest and juice to the batter and then topped it with a sweet lime glaze giving the bread an extra punch of flavor. If you only have lemons available, feel free to substitute the limes for the lemons. Either way is delicious.

This is an easy to make recipe that you're going to love!

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making zucchini bread with lime glaze.

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • Zucchini - You will need two cups of grated zucchini, about 2 medium-sized zucchini
  • Limes - juice and zest. You could also use lemons in place of the limes.
  • Granulated sugar - Adds a bit of sweetness
  • Flour - Use regular, All-purpose flour

Step by step directions

In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a bowl
  • In a separate bowl, combine eggs, oil, vanilla, lime juice and lime zest
  • Grate zucchini with a large grater
  • Add liquid mixture and grated zucchini to flour mixture. Stir to combine
Grated zucchini with a box grater.
Grated zucchini added to a bowl of flour.
  • Scoop batter into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan
  • Place in a preheated 350° oven and bake for 55-60 minutes
Zucchini bread batter in a bowl.
Zucchini bread batter in a loaf pan.
  • Allow bread to cool in pan for 5- 10 minutes and then remove from pan and continue cooling on a baking rack.
  • While bread is still warm, but not hot, apply glaze
  • Mix powdered sugar and lime juice together until smooth
  • Spoon or pour glaze over the top of the warm loaf of bread
Spooning a glaze on top of a loaf of bread.

Recipe tips

  • If batter feels too dry after adding wet ingredients and zucchini, let batter rest for 2-3 minutes and then stir again. The zucchini will begin to release some of its liquid into the batter.
  • Do not squeeze zucchini dry after grating
  • When adding glaze, place baking rack on top of a cookie sheet to catch the drips
  • Apply the glaze slowly and in layers. I spoon the glaze over the entire loaf and then wait for a minute and then spoon another layer on. This keeps more glaze on the loaf.
  • Allow loaf to completely cool before slicing
Sliced zucchini bread with a glaze.

Recipe Faqs

How can I tell if the bread is cooked through?

Use a toothpick and insert it in the center of the loaf. If the toothpick comes out gummy, the bread must cook longer. If the toothpick comes out clean with just a few crumbs, the bread is done.

How long will this bread keep?

This bread is best eaten within two days of baking.

Can I freeze zucchini lime bread?

Yes, this bread can be frozen. However, it is best frozen before the glaze is added. The glaze can be added after the bread is fully thawed and is at room temperature.

To freeze, allow the bread to fully cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer-safe bag. For best results, use within one month.

Two slices of zucchini bread on a plate.

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Slice zucchini bread topped with a lime glaze.

Zucchini Lime Bread

Kathy Berget
A quick bread made with zucchini and topped with a lime glaze.
4.97 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

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  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Cooling Rack
  • Grater
  • Bread Pan
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Ingredients
  

Bread

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable oil)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 cups grated zucchini

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions
 

Bread

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt
    2 cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • In another bowl, combine oil, eggs, vanilla, lime juice and lime zest
    ½ cup oil, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Grate zucchini using the holes of a large grater
  • Add liquid mixture and the grated zucchini into the bowl with the flour mixture
    2 cups grated zucchini
  • Mix well with a spoon or spatula
  • Place batter into a greased 9x5 inch bread pan
  • Place in preheated 350° oven and bake for 55-60 minutes
  • Cool bread for about 10 minutes and then remove from pan and continue cooling on a baking rack

Glaze

  • While bread is still warm, add glaze
  • Mix powdered sugar and lime juice together in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Spoon glaze over the top of the loaf of bread.

Notes

  • If batter feels too dry after adding wet ingredients and zucchini, let batter rest for 2-3 minutes and then stir again. The zucchini will begin to release some of its liquid into the batter.
  • Do not squeeze zucchini dry after grating
  • When adding glaze, place baking rack on top of a cookie sheet to catch the drips
  • Apply the glaze slowly and in layers. I spoon the glaze over the entire loaf and then wait for a minute and then spoon another layer on. This keeps more glaze on the loaf.
  • Allow loaf to completely cool before slicing
  • Slice bread into 10 slices
 
 

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Elaine Sears says

    November 08, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    I like to try making a lot of different zucchini breads to try the different flavors. I have my friends taste test them and we all agree this one is a keeper. I added blackberries because I love blackberry lime scones and the flavor turned out great! I would love to share this comment on Pinterest but you have it turned off.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 08, 2023 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you you leaving a comment here and I'll look into why Pinterest isn't working! So glad everyone loved the bread! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cherie says

    August 27, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    4 stars
    Delicious!! I made this following the recipe exactly and it turned out great. Absolutely wonderful with a cup of coffee. This recipe is a keeper, especially when you have zucchini that need to be used.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 27, 2022 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. David @ Spiced says

    August 27, 2021 at 5:29 am

    5 stars
    I do love zucchini bread, and we often make a couple loaves each summer. (Our zucchini crop was horrible this year sadly - I think it was due to a ton of rain.) Either way, I don't think I've ever made a quick bread with limes...this sounds like a great treat! Love the flavor combo here, Kathy!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 27, 2021 at 6:05 am

      Too bad about your zucchini this year. Probably from all that rain. Hopefully you can find some at your local market and make a few loaves.

      Reply
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