protein zucchini bread with orange crackle
A moist and flavorful zucchini bread packed with protein and bright orange zest, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour)
- 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 cup ground flaxseeds
- 1.25 teaspoons cinnamon
- 0.75 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon salt
wet ingredients
- 0.67 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based Greek style)
- 2 eggs eggs (or flax eggs)
- 3 tablespoons milk (any high-protein plant or cow's milk)
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or agave)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
additional
- 1 cup zucchini (shredded/grated) (about 1 medium zucchini 5-6" long)
- 2 orange zest of oranges
- 0.125 cup sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a bread pan.
- Grate zucchini, squeeze out excess moisture, and set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, vanilla, maple syrup, oil, zucchini, and orange zest.
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, flaxseeds, spices, and salt. Mix wet into dry until just combined.
- Spread batter in pan, sprinkle with sugar-orange zest mixture, and bake for 50 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.