30 Sweet Quick Bread Recipes

Published: Apr 19, 2023 · Modified: Jan 29, 2025 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 985 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

Today I'm sharing 30 sweet quick bread recipes. They're easy to make and come in endless varieties! You'll find popular flavors like pumpkin, gingerbread, blueberry, chocolate, and more on this list.

Decorative collage of sweet quick bread recipes.

Quick bread loaves are easy to make for even the novice baker. Many quick bread recipes require little more than a bowl or two, a spoon, and a loaf pan. Plus, they're made with simple baking ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and chemical leavening like baking powder and baking soda.

Sweet quick bread is perfect for many occasions, like breakfast or an after school snack. A slice of quick bread even makes an excellent less-sweet dessert!

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What is quick bread?

Quick breads are breads that are made with chemical leavening like baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. The term "quick bread" refers to the fact that the recipe can be baked immediately and doesn't need to rest or rise like yeast breads do.

Quick breads can include loaves, muffins, scones, and biscuits. Today, we're focusing on sweet bread loaves, like pumpkin bread, gingerbread, and zucchini bread.

Sweet quick bread recipes

Looking for a new sweet quick bread recipe to try? You're sure to find a new favorite on this list!

Applesauce Zucchini Bread

Applesauce zucchini bread is a classic zucchini bread that's lightly sweetened, with a hint of cinnamon. Shredded zucchini and applesauce make this homemade bread moist and soft!

Slices of applesauce zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

Banana Nut Bread

By The Toasty Kitchen

Use up your ripe bananas to make this delicious bread. It's soft, moist, and great when toasted with a little butter. The walnuts add a nice crunch.

A stack of sliced banana nut bread on a white plate.

Best Ever Banana Bread

By The Cooking Duo

This soft bread melts in your mouth. Just sweet enough from the bananas to eat as breakfast or dessert.

A stack of banana bread slices on parchment paper.

Peach Jam Zucchini Bread

Peach jam zucchini bread is a moist, tender zucchini bread with tiny pockets of fruity peach jam throughout. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and ginger, this peach zucchini bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a less sweet dessert.

Slices of peach jam zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

Homemade Gingerbread Loaf

By The Toasty Kitchen

Bake this bread during the holidays and enjoy with the family. The warm winter spices pair great with your morning coffee. It even makes a great gift.

A sliced loaf of gingerbread quick bread on a rectangular white plate.

Moist Date Bread

By Live to Sweet

Spiced with warm winter flavors and brightened by a bit of orange zest, this date bread is sure to satisfy. Add a bit of raw sugar on top for some crunch.

A loaf of date bread in a metal loaf pan.

Strawberry Zucchini Bread

Strawberry zucchini bread is a sweet quick bread that's great as a dessert or snack. Shredded zucchini makes this bread moist and tender, and freeze dried strawberries add sweet strawberry flavor.

Slices of strawberry zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake with Lemon Drizzle

By Bakers Table

If you're looking for a sweet breakfast choice, make this loaf cake. It's easy to prepare and the blueberry flavor with the lemon glaze puts it over the top.

Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake

By Sweet Mouth Joy

If you've got a pot luck or picnic coming up, make this cake! It's sweet and tart and packed with berries.

Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

Pumpkin zucchini bread is a moist and tender bread recipe that's perfect for fall. Made with shredded zucchini, pumpkin puree, chopped pecans, and your favorite fall spices.

Slices of pumpkin zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

Funfetti Banana Bread

By Strength and Sunshine

This bread is fluffy, moist, and sweet like other banana breads, but the added funfetti sprinkles make it great for kids or celebrations of any kind.

A sliced loaf of funfetti banana bread.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Quick Bread

By Strength and Sunshine

The aroma and bright flavor of fresh strawberries are a great pairing with quick breads. Grab some ripe strawberries and give this recipe a try.

Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread

Snickerdoodle zucchini bread is the perfect bread to make during those cold fall and winter months. Made with plenty of cozy cinnamon throughout and a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust on top.

Slices of zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

Easy Pumpkin Bread

By I Heart Eating

This bread is so easy it doesn't even require a mixer. You can get creative with mixing in nuts or chocolate chips, too.

Sliced loaf of pumpkin bread on a cutting board.

Chocolate Banana Bread

By Herbs and Flour

Everyone knows ripe bananas are great for bread, but add in chocolate and you've got something really special on your hands. Rich, decadent, and easy to make, bake this bread the next time you're in the mood for something sweet.

Slices of chocolate banana bread on a cooling rack.

Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread

Peanut butter zucchini bread is a moist, cakey zucchini bread that's perfect for peanut butter lovers. Made with creamy peanut butter, shredded zucchini, and peanut butter chips.

Slices of peanut butter zucchini bread on a wooden serving board.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

By She's Not Cookin'

This cake is soft and fluffy with a great layer of apples and spices throughout. It's topped with a sweet glaze and it's great served warm.

Cinnamon Apple Bread

By Little Sweet Baker

This moist bread is packed with apples for a great, flavorful bite. The crunchy cinnamon sugar topping adds just the right texture and sweetness.

Chocolate Chip Banana Zucchini Bread

Chocolate chip banana zucchini bread is a moist, tender zucchini bread filled with rich pockets of melty chocolate chips. The perfect way to use up leftover bananas and zucchini!

Slices of chocolate chip banana zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

Carrot Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Walnut Frosting

By Valerie's Kitchen

Turn this rustic bread into something truly decadent by adding a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. The walnuts on top add a great crunch.

Sliced carrot zucchini bread loaf on a white platter.

Double Orange Bread

By Oh So Delicioso

Like most quick breads, this recipe is easy to make. Where it shines is the amazing citrus flavor in the bread and the glaze. The aroma that fills your kitchen from baking is just a bonus.

Three small loaves of orange quick bread on a cooling rack.

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

By Princess Pinky Girl

If you like cinnamon you'll love this recipe. There's cinnamon inside, there's cinnamon on top. There's even a fun cinnamon swirl throughout the whole loaf.

Slices of cinnamon swirl bread on a white plate.

Cranberry Orange Zucchini Bread

Cranberry orange zucchini bread is a tender bread recipe filled with orange juice and zest, walnuts, dried cranberries, and cozy spices. The perfect quick bread for the holidays, with all your favorite seasonal flavors!

Bread slices filled with bits of cranberry and walnuts on a wooden cutting board.

Cranberry Gingerbread Loaf

By Brunch and Batter

Cranberries and gingerbread are great winter flavors. This recipe combines both for a warm, Christmas morning breakfast your family will love with coffee and presents.

Pineapple Quick Bread

By Amanda's Cookin'

This quick bread uses crushed pineapple to add a sweet and tangy flavor. Then it's topped with a pineapple glaze.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

By Peel with Zeal

It's moist, it's fluffy, it's filled with warm spices and real pumpkin. Top this bread with a maple glaze and even some pepitas if you want a little crunch.

Slices of pumpkin bread stacked on a wooden platter.

Amish Zucchini Bread

Amish zucchini bread is a moist, lightly sweetened quick bread recipe that's filled with cinnamon, walnuts, and golden raisins. It's the perfect way to use up that extra garden zucchini!

Close up of slices of zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

By Saporito Kitchen

This bread is filled with warm fall flavors. It's tender from the pumpkin puree and sweet with the addition of chocolate chips. You can even add nuts if you like.

Sliced loaf of pumpkin chocolate chip bread on a cooling rack.

Cornbread Apple Loaf

By Christina's Cucina

Great for snacks, lunch, or dessert, this cake uses fresh apples for great flavor and bite. The cornbread base adds a unique texture that'll surprise all of your guests.

Slice of cornbread apple loaf on a blue and white decorative plate.

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

By The Kollee Kitchen

Get rid of all that extra summer zucchini with this warm, rich chocolate zucchini bread. It uses sour cream for extra moisture and is packed with chocolate chips.

Slices of chocolate zucchini bread on a cutting board.

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