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Orange Yogurt Loaf with Vanilla Glaze

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: breakfast, brunch, citrus, dessert, Greek yogurt, loaf, orange, orange yogurt loaf, snack, vanilla glaze, yogurt
Servings: 10 people
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F and use butter or cooking spray to grease a large loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand- or stand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is pale and thick. This may take 3-4 minutes. Add the Greek yogurt and orange zest. Beat again to combine.
  • Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream while the mixer remains on medium speed and continue until the batter is well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool for 15-20 minutes, remove from the pan and drizzle the vanilla glaze on top. Serve and enjoy!

Vanilla Glaze

  • To make the vanilla glaze, in a small bowl, add the icing sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Using a whisk, mix this together until smooth. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more milk 1 tsp at a time. If you want a thicker glaze, add more icing sugar, 1 tbsp at a time. Once your desired consistency is achieved, set it aside.

Notes

  • Eggs
    • If you want to make this loaf vegan, you can try using flax eggs instead.
  • Greek yogurt
    • I recommend using plain Greek yogurt, since we get the sweetness from the sugar. However, if you prefer to use a vanilla or even a lemon Greek yogurt, they would work nicely too.
    • If you want to make this loaf vegan, you can opt for a plant-based neutral-tasting yogurt.
  • Oil
    • I have used both vegetable oil and a mild olive oil in this recipe and they both work. If you do opt for olive oil, please ensure it is a mild flavour so that it doesn't overpower the other components.
  • Flour
    • If you want to make this gluten-free loaf, I recommend Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free flour. Use the same amount that is called for in this recipe.
  • Orange zest
    • If you don't have a zester, you can use the finest side of your box grater.