Description
This zucchini bread with yogurt recipe is a delicious and moist quick bread that makes for a perfect breakfast or snack. Packed with grated zucchini, warm spices, and a hint of nuttiness from walnuts or pecans, this bread is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the zucchini: Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture; set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Blend the batter: Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined, then fold in the zucchini and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips or raisins.
- This bread stays moist for days—store it wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
