Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup (76g/80ml) avocado oil, olive oil, or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup (180g/120ml) honey
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (130g) shredded zucchini
- optional: 2 teaspoons orange zest
- optional: 3/4 cup (95g) chopped walnuts, raisins/dried cranberries, or chocolate chips
- optional: coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan by greasing it with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, egg, yogurt, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, then add the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini, orange zest, and any additional ingredients if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Optionally sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, covering loosely with foil halfway through to avoid over-browning. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 1 hour before transferring it to cool completely on the rack.
- Slice, serve, and store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate.
This bread freezes well; wrap it tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
