Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread, a wholesome and nutritious quick bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This recipe combines the rich creaminess of Greek yogurt with the moisture of freshly shredded zucchini, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that everyone will love. The addition of honey or agave sweetens the bread naturally, while optional ingredients like walnuts or chocolate chips allow you to customize it to your liking. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this zucchini bread is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup honey or organic blue agave
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- optional: orange zest
- optional: chopped walnuts
- optional: chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, honey or agave, egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently combine using a rubber spatula until just mixed.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and any optional add-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (56g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg