Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread, a perfect blend of garden-fresh zucchini and aromatic cinnamon. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for any time of day, whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a mid-afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert. Each slice bursts with moisture and flavor, enticing everyone who takes a bite. The cinnamon sugar swirl adds just the right amount of sweetness to elevate this homemade loaf to new heights. Simple to prepare and even easier to love, this zucchini bread is sure to become a family favorite.
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 swirl)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded zucchini, eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with cinnamon for the swirl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar on top, then add remaining batter and finish with the rest of the swirl mixture.
- Use a knife to create a swirl effect in the batter.
- Bake for about 60–65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 121mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 32mg