Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread. This easy-to-make recipe combines garden-fresh zucchini with a warm cinnamon sugar swirl, creating a perfect blend of sweetness and spice. Ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert, this zucchini bread is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that kids will love. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this treat fits seamlessly into any baking repertoire. Enjoy it plain, toasted, or topped with your favorite spread—every slice is a taste sensation you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ½ 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 large bowl, mix the wet ingredients: zucchini, eggs, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top. Add remaining batter and top with remaining cinnamon mixture; gently swirl through the batter using a knife.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool 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 (60g)
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg