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Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread Recipe

Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread Recipe
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This Moist and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread is a flavorful twist on traditional zucchini bread, featuring a sweet and aromatic cinnamon sugar swirl throughout. Made with fresh zucchini, Greek yogurt, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this bread offers a moist, tender crumb that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup zucchini (finely shredded)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 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

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and secure the edges with binder clips to ensure it stays in place. Set it aside while you prepare the batter.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely shredded zucchini, eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir well to thoroughly incorporate all the wet ingredients.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent large air bubbles, which can affect the bread’s texture.
  4. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar mixture for the swirl.
  5. Create the Swirl: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Then pour the remaining batter on top and spread to the edges. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top. Use a knife to swirl through the batter and cinnamon sugar by running it up and down, and side to side to create a marbled cinnamon effect.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean without crumbs.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before carefully removing it. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For best results, shred the zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture if it’s very watery.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and prevent large air pockets.
  • If you prefer gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
  • You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture if desired.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container; it stays fresh up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated.

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