Name: Apple Butter Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 stick salted butter, melted; ½ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup apple butter; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature; 3 eggs, at room temperature; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1 cup grated zucchini; 1 ¾ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour; 3 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; ¼ cup dark brown sugar (for swirl); 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for swirl); 2 tsp cinnamon (for swirl); 1 tbsp salted butter, melted (for swirl); 1 stick salted butter, at room temperature (for cinnamon butter); ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (for cinnamon butter); ½ tsp vanilla extract (for cinnamon butter); 1 tsp cinnamon (for cinnamon butter); pinch of sea salt (for cinnamon butter)

Description

Apple Butter Zucchini Bread is a moist and delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. It combines the flavors of sweet apple butter and fresh zucchini for a delightful twist on traditional bread recipes.

Ingredients

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1 stick salted butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apple butter
½ cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
3 eggs, at room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup grated zucchini
1 ¾ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
¼ cup dark brown sugar (for swirl)
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for swirl)
2 tsp cinnamon (for swirl)
1 tbsp salted butter, melted (for swirl)
1 stick salted butter, at room temperature (for cinnamon butter)
¼ cup maple syrup or honey (for cinnamon butter)
½ tsp vanilla extract (for cinnamon butter)
1 tsp cinnamon (for cinnamon butter)
pinch of sea salt (for cinnamon butter)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch bread pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, apple butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. If desired, swirl in 2-3 tablespoons of apple butter, leaving streaks of apple butter throughout the batter.
Mix the butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Arrange the clumps over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes or until the center is just set.
In a bowl, beat the butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Serve with the warm zucchini bread.

Notes

Ensure the eggs and yogurt are at room temperature for better mixing.
For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
The cinnamon butter adds a delicious twist when served warm.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 220
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg