The Most Delicious Zucchini Bread Recipe, EVER!!
Loaded with garden fresh zucchini, and a cinnamon sugar swirl, this incredible cinnamon zucchini bread will have you coming back for seconds! Super simple to make, this is one of the best zucchini bread recipes on the internet!
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One of the best zucchini bread recipes you’ll find!
Do you have copious amounts of zucchini growing in your garden? Perhaps you picked up a few extra zucchini while at the farmers market or grocery store, and want to make something delicious. Might I recommend turning that zucchini into loaves of this glorious cinnamon zucchini bread.
This amazing cinnamon swirl zucchini bread recipe makes an appearance at our house every summer. Not only is it a great way to enjoy fresh summer zucchini, but it makes this simple, quick bread incredibly moist and delicious.
Here are the easy steps to creating this amazing Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread:
Step 1: Mix the Batter
This batter comes together quickly and easily. No mixer needed, this batter is made by starting with combining wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, you’ll then combine the dry ingredients and gradually add to the wet.
Much like my Cinnamon Pear Quick Bread, this recipe includes plain Greek yogurt in the batter. The yogurt keeps the bread wonderfully moist.
Preparing your loaf pans:
Lining your loaf pans with a sheet of parchment paper is very helpful in lifting out the bread from the pan after it has baked. This is also very helpful with clean up.
So the parchment paper doesn’t slide when you pour in your batter, I recommend using binder clips to secure the paper to the side of the pan. Once you pour in the batter, remove the clips before baking, as they are not oven-safe.
What should I do with extra zucchini?
In addition to this delicious cinnamon swirl zucchini bread, I love making my Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats and my Zucchini Pizza Bites. Both are low-carb, healthy and taste amazing!
Step 2: Create the Cinnamon Swirl Layers
To create these delicious swirls of cinnamon, simply combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Add HALF of the zucchini bread batter. Then, sprinkle HALF of the cinnamon sugar over the top of the batter.
I simply used a spoon to sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the first half of the batter. Be sure to sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the entire surface of the batter. This will ensure you get a delicious cinnamon swirl in each slice of bread.
Step 3: Add the remaining half of batter
Over the top of the cinnamon sugar, spoon on the last half of the remaining zucchini bread batter. Use a rubber scraper to evenly spread the batter over the top of the cinnamon sugar layer. Once the batter is evenly spread, sprinkle the remaining half of the cinnamon sugar over the second layer of batter.
Step 4: Swirl the Cinnamon Sugar and Batter
Using a knife, gently run it up and down the pan, and a few times side to side. This will create a pretty swirl on top of the bread, and will also swirl the middle layer of cinnamon.
Bake the bread at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and crumb-free.
Step 5: Let bread cool in pan before removing
Once the bread is done baking, let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Once the pan is safe to handle, invert the pan and the bread will come out. If you added waxed paper or parchment paper to the bottom of the pan, your bread should come out of the pan with ease.
Step 6: Slice and Serve!
Once the bread has cooled, you can slice while still warm, or let cool completely. Much like my Pumpkin Bread and Apple Crumble Bread this quick bread is great with your morning coffee and wonderful as an afternoon or late-night snack.
I also love adding a bit of butter to a warm slice, for an extra delicious treat! Another great quick bread is my Award Winning Banana Bread Recipe – definitely worth checking out!
Here’s a quick-reference grocery list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this wonderful zucchini bread recipe:
- 1 medium fresh zucchini
- eggs
- vegetable oil
- plain Greek yogurt
- vanilla
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- cloves
- salt
(Be sure to reference the recipe below for the exact ingredient amounts.)
If you loved this delicious zucchini bread recipe, be sure to check out some of my other similar recipes:
- Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
- Zucchini Banana Bread
- Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
- Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
- Strawberry Banana Bread
- Healthy Carrot Cake Loaf
- Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf
- Cinnamon Apple Bread
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Bread
- Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Here’s the recipe for this fantastic Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread:
Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread
Loaded with garden fresh zucchini, and a cinnamon sugar swirl, this incredible zucchini bread will have you coming back for seconds! Perfect for an afternoon snack and great with your morning coffee, this simple zucchini bread recipe is amazing!
Ingredients
- 1 c. fresh zucchini, finely shredded
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. vegetable oil
- 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. cloves
For Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray and line (with parchment or waxed paper on bottoms) a 9x5 loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the wet ingredients (zucchini, eggs, oil, yogurt and vanilla). Mix to thoroughly combine. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves). Gradually sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir the batter just until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Don't over mix, or you'll get large air bubbles in the bread.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar to create the cinnamon swirl.
- Pour the HALF of the batter into the prepared pan. Top with HALF of the cinnamon sugar. Then add the remaining batter over the top of the cinnamon sugar, and spread evenly to the edges of the pan. Sprinkle the remaining half of the cinnamon sugar over the top of the batter. Using a knife, run it up and down the pan, and side to side through the batter and cinnamon sugar to create a swirl.
- Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes until golden brown, and toothpick inserted comes out clean and free of crumbs.
- Let bread cool in pan for 10-15 minutes. Remove bread from pan, slice and serve. Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
This bread is also great with nuts. Add a 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to add a nice crunch to each slice.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 290Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 185mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 5g
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