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Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread combines grated zucchini and Greek yogurt to create a moist, tender loaf with a slight tang. The batter is mixed with warm spices and baked until golden, resulting in a rustic, flavorful bread with specks of zucchini that stays soft for days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat or low-fat
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini squeezed to remove excess moisture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grater
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. This creates a flavorful dry base for the batter.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. The mixture should feel slightly thick and fragrant.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula, just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Add the grated zucchini to the batter and fold it in, making sure the flecks of green are evenly distributed without deflating the mixture.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. The batter should fill the pan about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  8. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes; then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, slice the zucchini bread and observe the moist crumb with speckles of zucchini throughout.
  10. Enjoy a slice soft, fragrant, and packed with fresh vegetable goodness, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.