Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread

Greek yogurt zucchini bread is a healthier twist on traditional zucchini bread, featuring nutritious ingredients that deliver incredible flavor. Prepared with agave (or honey), coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and fresh zucchini, this will become your go-to summertime treat. To transform this bread into muffins, check my note below the recipe.

Today’s Greek yogurt zucchini bread is a twist on my classic zucchini bread and zucchini muffins recipes. We’ll make several ingredient changes and substitutions, but it’s equally moist (perhaps even more so!) and tasty as the original. This versatile bread works perfectly on the breakfast table or as an absolutely delicious snack. Spread with peanut butter or Nutella and it definitely qualifies as dessert. That’s exactly why I adore zucchini bread so much—it’s appropriate throughout the entire day.

Let’s begin!

This Is Lightened-Up Zucchini Bread

Created with nutritious ingredients, Greek yogurt zucchini bread is a healthier quick bread recipe with the same amazing flavor you expect from classic zucchini bread.

To sweeten the bread, we use agave instead of granulated sugar, though honey or maple syrup work equally well. Rather than butter, we’ll use melted coconut oil. For additional fat, we’ll add protein-rich Greek yogurt—which also creates an incredibly moist crumb. Moisture is typically lost when fat (the oil) is decreased, but not when using Greek yogurt. Plain and simple, this lighter zucchini bread is fantastic to have available when you crave something slightly sweet that’s not saturated with oil or loaded with sugar. And there are vegetables cleverly hidden inside!

Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread

Easy, healthy, and wholesome Greek yogurt zucchini bread will be your new favorite recipe for this classic quick bread.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American, Healthy

Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients

  

• 1/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup honey or organic blue agave
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt at room temperature
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup shredded zucchini see note
• 2 teaspoons orange zest optional
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins or chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, honey or agave, egg, yogurt, and vanilla together until combined.
• In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Fold in the shredded zucchini, optional orange zest, and optional walnuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.
• Spread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
• Remove from oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
• Cover and store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

Bread freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving. For muffins: Fill muffin cups, bake 5 min at 425°F, then 13-14 more at 350°F. Makes 10-12 muffins.

Overview: How to Make Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread

Like all quick bread recipes, today’s zucchini bread comes together effortlessly. You only need a few mixing bowls—no mixer necessary.

• Whisk the wet ingredients together. This includes the oil, agave (or honey), egg, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
• Whisk the dry ingredients together.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Fold in the zucchini, orange zest, and walnuts.
• Pour into prepared loaf pan.
• Bake. The bread is finished when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, approximately 40-50 minutes.

To Sum Up Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread

This bread is:

• Incredibly soft and moist
• Easy and straightforward
• Flavored with orange, cinnamon, and vanilla
• Loaded with wholesome ingredients
• A nutritious breakfast, snack, or dessert
• Ready in an hour
• Freezer-friendly

If you have additional zucchini to use up, add this zucchini cake to your must-bake list and these zucchini fritters and zucchini biscuits to your dinner list!

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