Description
Discover the joy of baking with this easy and healthy Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, this delightful quick bread combines the moistness of shredded zucchini with the creaminess of Greek yogurt, resulting in a flavorful treat you won’t be able to resist. Customizable with your favorite add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, this recipe is not just delicious but also nutritious. Enjoy it plain, slathered with butter, or transformed into a decadent dessert spread. This comforting loaf is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup oil (canola, vegetable, or melted coconut)
- 1/2 cup honey or organic blue agave
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (room temperature)
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, honey/agave, egg, yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in shredded zucchini and any optional add-ins like orange zest or nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg