Description
Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread is a delightful treat that transforms garden-fresh zucchini into a warm, flavorful loaf. This quick bread features a perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar, creating a luscious swirl throughout. It’s wonderfully moist, making it an ideal option for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Pair it with your favorite morning coffee or enjoy it as a comforting afternoon treat—this recipe is adaptable for any occasion. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can achieve bakery-worthy results. Plus, it’s freezable, so you can indulge in its deliciousness any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine wet ingredients: zucchini, eggs, oil, yogurt, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- For the swirl mix together cinnamon and sugar 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 top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture; swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg