Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread
Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread is a moist, wholesome loaf combining the natural sweetness and moisture of grated zucchini with the creamy tang of Greek yogurt. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert, this bread offers a tender crumb packed with nutrients and a comforting, fresh flavor. Easy to prepare and versatile, it suits all skill levels and invites creative variations.
- Author: Sophie
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour is used)
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup sugar (or sweetener of choice like honey or maple syrup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or other seeds (optional)
- Prepare Your Zucchini: Wash and grate the zucchini finely. Lightly squeeze out excess moisture, leaving some juice to keep the bread moist.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in the Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Bring It All Together: Add the grated zucchini to the wet ingredients, then gently fold in the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintain a light texture. Fold in any optional nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds at this point.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before removing from the pan.
Notes
- Do not over-squeeze the zucchini; some moisture helps keep the bread soft and tender.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best richness and texture.
- Measure flour by fluffing and spooning it into the measuring cup to prevent dense bread.
- Check doneness starting at 50 minutes to avoid over-baking and dryness.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling and enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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