Description
Indulge in the bakery-style goodness of this Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for any time of the day. The tender zucchini, warm spices, and crunchy streusel topping make this quick bread a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely shredded zucchini (with excess moisture squeezed out)
Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, oil, yogurt, and vanilla. Add zucchini.
- Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Pour into pan.
- Make streusel: Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and cut-in butter. Sprinkle over batter.
- Bake: Bake for 55-65 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan, then on a rack before slicing.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini for best results.
- Try adding chopped nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
