Description
Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread is a delightful treat that perfectly blends the freshness of zucchini with a rich, sweet cinnamon sugar swirl. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a tender loaf that’s perfect for any occasion—whether enjoyed as a breakfast delight, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini
- 2 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon swirl
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together shredded zucchini, eggs, vegetable oil, yogurt, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Layer half of the batter in the loaf pan followed by half of the cinnamon mixture; repeat with remaining batter and swirl mixture.
- Use a knife to create swirls in the batter gently.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Fresh zucchini is key for moisture; be sure to squeeze excess water out before adding it to the batter. Customize your bread by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.