Lemon poppy seed bread and zucchini bread are combined in this easy to make Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread. It’s a perfect upgrade when you need to use up that zucchini.
Love lemon poppy seed recipes? Try these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins or for a lime twist, try this Lime Poppy Seed Cake.
I think I’m not in the norm this year. I don’t have a zucchini plant that is overflowing. I don’t have neighbors that are leaving bags of zucchini on my doorstep. But still, I keep finding myself drawn to the zucchini.
It happens every year for me, though. I love this vegetable. Whether in a dinner recipe, (like this Zucchini Parmesan), or dessert, (like this Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting), I look forward to this time of year when the zucchini is plentiful and cheap. (And often free!)
I know that a lot of people are already moving onto pumpkin and apple, but you’ll have to bear with me for a few more weeks of the end of summer bounty- the zucchini, peaches, corn. There will be pumpkin, but I am savoring the end of summer for as long as possible.
So how about zucchini for breakfast? Or for dessert? Either way, you’ll be a happy camper with a slice of this bread. It combines two of my favorites – lemon poppy seed bread and zucchini bread. And the glaze? Totally a must for lemon lovers.
As with a lot of quick breads, I think this is best on the second day. Don’t get me wrong – it’s great the day you make it, but the next day when the flavors have had a chance to meld and mingle – it’s oh, so good. I sent one loaf of this to work with my husband because I was afraid I would devour both loaves myself if they were both home.
How about you? Are you still loving the zucchini season?
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Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3.4 oz package instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Juice from 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon extract and lemon zest. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold in the zucchini and the poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter evenly into the greased loaf pans. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans to cool completely.
- When cool, make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Pour evenly over the two loaves. Let the glaze set up, about 10 minutes.
Marlene says
Another question…if I make this in mini pans how many does it make, how full do I fill them and is the baking time different?
Deborah says
I’m afraid I haven’t tried them in mini pans, so I couldn’t tell you how many it would make. I would fill them about halfway full, and the baking time would be reduced.
Marlene says
Do you have to peel the zucchini?
Deborah says
I don’t peel it. 🙂
Eve says
Is there a substitute for the lemon pudding mix? I have food restrictions and I need to know every ingredient that goes into my food.
Deborah says
Unfortunately, for this recipe, I don’t think there is a way to substitute it. I would probably just look for another recipe. I did a quick google search for lemon poppy seed zucchini bread and came across a few that didn’t have any pre-packaged ingredients. Good luck!
Marta says
I love this recipe but live in Poland and we don’t have anything similar to an instant pudding mix, especially in lemon. I just add some potato starch and a bit more sugar and zest, just to make sure it’s lemony enough. I would think this is what goes into a pudding mix anyway. And the final product is gorgeous!
lane says
any clues about the icing?
Deborah says
The icing is in the recipe – it’s included at the end. Let me know if you are looking for something else!
Laura says
Yes! I’m absolutely loving courgette season! I only tried them this year for the first time but I absolutely live to bake with them. I still have loads more ideas and am pretty sad that I won’t get to try them all before the soon is over. This looks delicious by the way =)
Nichole says
Just wondering if you press the shredded zucchini to absorb some of the extra moisture?
Deborah says
I didn’t. But I did use smaller zucchini. If you use larger zucchini, just make sure you remove the seeds. But the moisture shouldn’t be a problem.
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I love zucchini all year around and need to get to baking it as I have yet to this season. So sad as zucchini bread is one my fav’s! And so is lemon poppyseed so you have totally won me over here 🙂
Jaclyn says
You have no idea how bad I wish I could reach through the screen and grab two slices – or three or four because this looks unbelievably good!!
Sarina says
I made this two days ago – it is divine. Today it’s still moist and delectable. My 5yo loves it and was surprised when I told her that it had zucchini in it (which she doesn’t ordinarily eat). Definitely a winner in my house! It’s made more than enough to enjoy fresh for a couple of days and also to slice up and freeze for school lunches.
Ingrid says
I made this last night and it was delicious!! My husband and Mother-in-law said it was the best, so flavourful and moist! Deborah, this recipe will be used over and over at our house! Thanks!
Deborah says
Thank you so much for letting me know – I’m so happy you all loved it!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I love how you’re able to sneak in some zucchini in this glorious loaf!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This bread is so gorgeous Deborah!! I’m loving all those poppy seeds running through it.
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
I adore lemon poppyseed, Deborah. I have to try this zucchini bread! It looks so moist and soft – that pudding mix is miraculous!
Amrita says
I love how the icing is suspended in mid-animation. Big fab of poppy-seed cakes, anything with zucchini in it and of course lemon glaze! Lovely photographs.
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Wow – what a beautiful photo. Makes me want to reach into my screen and eat that! I love zucchini too, so it’s a win/win!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
Love this combination of two of my favourite quick breads – pinned! My zucchini plant got sick this year 🙁 but I think I’ll get enough to make this!