Description
Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. This moist, aromatic loaf features grated zucchini that keeps it tender while adding hidden nutrition. With beautiful cinnamon-sugar swirls, it’s a treat the whole family will enjoy. Bake this easy recipe for a cozy addition to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 1 to 2 medium zucchini, grated (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil; then add the grated zucchini.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with half of the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture. Top with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg