Thursday, August 14, 2025

 


Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread

  • Author: Sally

  •  Prep Time: 10 minutes

  •  Cook Time: 50 minutes

  •  Total Time: 4 hours (includes cooling)

  •  Yield: 1 loaf

Easy, healthy, and wholesome Greek yogurt zucchini bread will be your new favorite recipe for this classic quick bread!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (80ml) canola, vegetable, or melted coconut oil

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) honey or organic blue agave

  • 1 large egg, at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup (121g) plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature*

  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

  • 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)


  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup (130g) shredded zucchini (see note)*

  • optional: 2 teaspoons orange zest (so good!)

  • optional: 3/4 cup (95g) chopped walnuts, (115g) raisins, or (135g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  • Whisk the oil, agave, egg, yogurt, and vanilla together in a medium bowl until combined. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a large wooden spoon or rubber spatula until combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in the zucchini, orange zest, and walnuts.

  • Spread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the bread is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.

  • Remove the bread from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving. Cover and store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Freezing Instructions: Bread freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

  • Muffins: Prepare batter as instructed. Grease a 12-count muffin pan or use liners. Fill with batter all the way to the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (218°C) then, keeping the muffins in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue to bake for an additional 13-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving. Makes about 10-12 muffins.

  • Yogurt: I use plain nonfat Greek yogurt. You can use low fat or full fat instead. Vanilla or honey flavors would work wonderfully here!

  • Zucchini: If your zucchini is extra wet, give it a few blots before adding to the batter.

  • Find it online: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/greek-yogurt-zucchini-bread/


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