Description
Indulge in the delightful Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread, a perfect blend of flavors that makes it an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy-to-make recipe features garden-fresh zucchini, ensuring each slice is moist and flavorful. The warm aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills your kitchen as it bakes, creating a cozy atmosphere that invites everyone to enjoy a slice. With its tender texture and sweet cinnamon swirl, this zucchini bread is not only a delicious indulgence but also a healthier option packed with nutrients. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring on your own, this recipe is bound to become a beloved staple in your baking repertoire.
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 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the zucchini, eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- For the cinnamon swirl mixture, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Add remaining batter and finish with the rest of the swirl mixture. Gently swirl through with a knife.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 56g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg