Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread Recipe

Greek yogurt zucchini bread is a lighter alternative to classic zucchini bread, thanks to a handful of wholesome ingredients that pack a flavorful punch. Made with agave (or honey), coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and fresh zucchini, this will be your new favorite summertime snack..

Today’s Greek yogurt zucchini bread is a variation of my classic zucchini bread and zucchini muffins recipes. We’ll make a couple ingredient swaps and substitutions, but it’s just as moist (if not more so!) and flavorful as the original. This anytime bread is welcome on the breakfast table or as a totally delicious snack. Topped with peanut butter or Nutella and it certainly counts as dessert. That’s why I love zucchini bread so much in the first place—it’s acceptable all day long.

Let’s get started!

This Is Lightened-Up Zucchini Bread

Made with wholesome ingredients, Greek yogurt zucchini bread is a lightened-up quick bread recipe with the same delicious flavor you expect from traditional zucchini bread.

To sweeten the bread, we use agave instead of granulated sugar, though honey or maple syrup also work. Instead of butter, we’ll use melted coconut oil. For added fat, we’ll incorporate protein-packed Greek yogurt—which also makes the crumb super moist. Moisture is usually sacrificed when fat (the oil) is reduced, but not when using Greek yogurt. Plain and simple, this lighter zucchini bread is wonderful to have around when you want something a little sweet that’s not dripping with oil or overloaded with sugar. And there’s vegetables sneakily hiding inside!

Overview: How to Make Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread

Like all quick bread recipes, today’s zucchini bread comes together easily. You only need a couple mixing bowls—no mixer required.

• Whisk the wet ingredients together. This includes the oil, agave (or honey), egg, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
• Whisk the dry ingredients together.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Fold in the zucchini, orange zest, and walnuts.
• Pour into prepared loaf pan.
• Bake. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40-50 minutes.

To Sum Up Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread

This bread is:

• Super soft and moist
• Simple and straightforward
• Flavored with orange, cinnamon, and vanilla
• Packed with wholesome ingredients
• A healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert
• Ready in an hour
• Freezer-friendly, just like peanut butter chocolate chip zucchini bread

If you have more zucchini to use up, add this zucchini cake to your must-bake list and these zucchini fritters and zucchini biscuits to your dinner list! For more inspiration, browse my 20+ favorite zucchini recipes—both sweet and savory!