Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread Recipe
This Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread combines the moistness of zucchini with the tangy flavor of Greek yogurt for a delightful and healthy treat.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80ml) canola, vegetable, or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup (120ml) honey or organic blue agave
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (121g) plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature*
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (130g) shredded zucchini (see note)*
- optional: 2 teaspoons orange zest (so good!)
- optional: 3/4 cup (95g) chopped walnuts, (115g) raisins, or (135g) chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the oil, agave, egg, yogurt, and vanilla together in a medium bowl until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in zucchini, orange zest, and walnuts.
- Bake: Spread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven, cool on a wire rack, slice, and serve. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Baking times may vary, so check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.
- The bread freezes well for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Healthy Bread Recipe