Here’s a moist and healthy Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread recipe — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert!
🥒 Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, unpeeled)
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil, melted and cooled)
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¾ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or ¾ cup all-purpose + ¾ cup whole wheat flour)
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
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½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Prep:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Drain zucchini:
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Place grated zucchini in a clean towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
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Wet ingredients:
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In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Dry ingredients:
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In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Combine:
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Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
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Fold in zucchini and optional nuts or chocolate chips.
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Bake:
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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If the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
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Cool:
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Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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🍞 Storage Tips
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Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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Freeze slices individually for up to 3 months.