I Can't Believe It's a Zucchini Bread

Discover the ultimate comfort bake with "I Can't Believe It's a Zucchini Bread," a moist, flavorful loaf that strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and wholesomeness. Bursting with freshly grated zucchini, this quick bread is subtly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, delivering warm, aromatic notes in every bite. The addition of Greek yogurt lends an irresistibly tender crumb, while optional mix-ins like crunchy walnuts and melty chocolate chips take it to the next level. Quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, this foolproof zucchini bread is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again. Whether enjoyed plain or spread with butter, it’s the ultimate way to savor zucchini season!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
• 0.75 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until no streaks of flour remain, but be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the grated zucchini. If desired, also fold in the walnuts or pecans and/or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve! Enjoy as-is or with a spread of butter or cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1180.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3487.1

Total Fat 208.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 374.0mg	0%
Sodium 3109.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 393.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 358.0g
Protein 44.3g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 410.5mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2022.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 43.5%