This moist and delicious zucchini bread gets a boost of protein and tang from Greek yogurt. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients:
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Zucchini and Nuts:
- Squeeze the excess moisture from the grated zucchini using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
- Stir the zucchini and, if desired, the nuts into the batter.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips and Notes:
- Squeezing the zucchini: This step is crucial to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
- Greek yogurt: Using full-fat Greek yogurt will result in a richer, moister bread.
- Variations: You can add chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or other mix-ins to the batter.
- Storage: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy your delicious Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread!