Description
Moist and warmly spiced zucchini bread made with apple butter and whole grains, topped with cinnamon crumbles and served with a sweet cinnamon butter.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, at room temperature (for cinnamon butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cinnamon butter)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cinnamon butter)
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, apple butter, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the grated zucchini. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Optionally swirl in 2–3 tablespoons of apple butter for added flavor.
- In a small bowl, mix the dark brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter to form clumps. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- To make the cinnamon butter, beat together the room temperature butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with cinnamon butter.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Ensure zucchini is lightly squeezed to remove excess moisture before adding.
- Honey or maple syrup both work well for the cinnamon butter.
- Optional apple butter swirl adds extra moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
