Zucchini Bread in a Jar
Zucchini Bread in a Jar bakes tender, spiced quick bread directly in pint jars for a fun, giftable twist. Warm cinnamon, sweet raisins, and crunchy walnuts balance the moist zucchini crumb, finished with a vanilla aroma. It’s perfect for brunch spreads, bake-sale treats, or make-ahead snacks you can stash in the fridge.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zucchini Bread in a Jar, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Soak the raisins in hot water in a bowl until they are plump, about 10 minutes, then drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, check four (pint-sized) jars for cracks and the rings for rust, discarding any that are defective.
- 4
Wash the jars and new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water, then dry them and grease with 1 tablespoon shortening.
- 5
Beat the sugar, 1 cup shortening, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; beat in the raisins.
- 6
Beat in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until blended; fold in the zucchini, walnuts, and vanilla.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared jars, filling each two-thirds full, and place the jars on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- 9
Turn off the oven with the jars inside.
- 10
Remove one jar at a time using oven mitts.
- 11
Trim any excess cake from the top.
- 12
Wipe the rims and screw on the lids.
- 13
Place the jars several inches apart on a cloth-covered or wood surface; cool completely until sealed, about 2 hours.
- 14
Store in the refrigerator.
- Calories 989.1 kcal High 49%
- Protein 20.53 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 171.14 g 62%
- Total Fat 28.49 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 4.19 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 176.5 mg High 59%
- Sodium 126.49 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 12.23 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 109.06 g --
- Added Sugars 2.46 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 111.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 6.44 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 799.42 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 57.93 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 6.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Zucchini Bread in a Jar is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Chopped Walnuts. Each serving provides about 989.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zucchini Bread in a Jar made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Chopped Walnuts, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zucchini Bread in a Jar?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 989.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zucchini Bread in a Jar easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Zucchini Bread in a Jar healthy?
- Zucchini Bread in a Jar has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 989.1 calories and 20.53 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 126.49 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.19 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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