Description
A moist and healthy quick bread made with Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour, and shredded zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup mashed very ripe bananas
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, whole or nonfat
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper then grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
- Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the bananas, Greek yogurt, eggs, zucchini, olive oil and vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Step 5: Stir in the optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Step 7: Bake the bread for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
- Step 8: Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
The text mentions a note for the zucchini. It is important to drain the shredded zucchini well to remove excess moisture before adding it to the batter.
Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips are optional mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American