Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread! This irresistible treat seamlessly combines the fresh taste of garden zucchini with a heavenly cinnamon sugar swirl, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Each slice is incredibly moist and tender, thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt. The warm aroma of cinnamon fills your kitchen as this easy-to-make recipe comes together in no time. Whether enjoyed warm with a pat of butter or chilled with cream cheese, this zucchini bread is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for swirl)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for swirl)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded zucchini, eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Mix together additional sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top. Add remaining batter and finish with the rest of the swirl mixture.
- Use a knife to create swirls in the batter before baking for about 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 144mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
Keywords: For added texture and flavor, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.