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Orange Vanilla Yogurt Bread | Perfect for Breakfast or Dessert!

February 18, 2017 by Mindi Cherry

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This orange vanilla yogurt bread uses Greek yogurt to give it a ton of moisture. It is so easy to make and can easily be frozen!

This orange vanilla yogurt bread uses Greek yogurt to give it a ton of moisture. It is so easy to make and can easily be frozen!

I have to admit, I just love making homemade bread (and baking in general).  I probably average about 2 loaves per week of my homemade beer bread and if we don't have that with dinner, I will usually whip up a batch of my easy homemade biscuits…..and I can't remember the last time I bought English muffins, thanks my my homemade English muffins recipe (although I guess, technically, that isn't baking, since they are cooked on a griddle – but let's not quibble!)

Want another way to "sneak" lots of vitamins in to chocolate? Try these Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (they freeze beautifully)

Want another way to “sneak” lots of vitamins in to chocolate? Try these Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (they freeze beautifully)

But the bottom line is, my children prefer when my baking takes a little bit of a turn towards the sweet, and this orange vanilla yogurt bread quickly became one of their favorites! I first got them “hooked” on orange-flavored breads when they first tried my orange cranberry muffins, but they often ask me to leave the cranberries out (at least, my husband and daughter do).  There isn't a single thing in this orange vanilla bread that they don't like (although maybe one time I will add some cranberries to the recipe to see if they like it!)

This recipe uses Greek yogurt to give it a TON of moisture, but because it does, you are going to want to use parchment paper to line your pan.  As you know, I am a HUGE fan of parchment paper when it comes to baking because it makes clean-up so easy but, in this case, it is going to help you remove your orange-vanilla yogurt bread from the pan without leaving a large chunk of the bread in the bottom of the pan!

I used coconut oil in this recipe and while I am a huge fan of coconut oil, I realize that not everyone is.  If you don't have coconut oil (or don't want to use it), you can always substitute an equal amount of melted butter or (as a last resort) vegetable oil.

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This orange vanilla yogurt bread uses Greek yogurt to give it a ton of moisture. It is so easy to make and can easily be frozen!

Orange Vanilla Yogurt Bread | Perfect for Breakfast or Dessert!

This orange vanilla yogurt bread uses Greek yogurt to give it a ton of moisture. It is so easy to make and can easily be frozen!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Author: Mindi

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large orange zested & juiced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 eggs large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
  • Spray a 9 x 5" loaf with non-stick cooking spray and line two sides of the pan with Parchment paper. Leave some sticking out over the top to help lift the bread out later.
  • Zest the orange using a fine grater or microplane. Gently grate around the orange, removing all of the dark part of the skin. Be careful not to grate the white part as it can be bitter. One large orange should yield about 3 teaspoons of zest. Set aside.
  • Squeeze all of the juice from the orange into a bowl and set aside. I do this over a small mesh strainer to easily remove the seeds.
  • In a medium size bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and two teaspoons of the zest. Stir to combine.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
  • With the mixer on low speed, drizzle all of the melted coconut oil into the egg mixture. Beat until it's a pale yellow color, about one minute.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (mine was perfect at 45). Do not overbake or you'll wind up with a dry bread.
  • Check the bread after about 35 minutes to see if it's getting too dark. If it is, lay a piece of foil over the top.
  • At the 40-minute mark, check the bread to make sure it is completely cooked. An inserted knife will come out clean when it is done. If no, continue to bake, checking every 5 minutes, until done. Remove from the oven.
  • Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for about 15 minutes before removing. Using the Parchment paper as "handles", lift the bread out of the pan and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
  • Serve with the glaze drizzled over the top or for dipping, if desired.

To make the glaze:

  • Add the powdered sugar, four tablespoons of the orange juice and orange zest to a small bowl and whisk to combine. If the mixture is too thick, add the remaining orange juice, as needed.
  • Microwave for 10 seconds, whisk and repeat two more times. This helps the sugars completely break down and the flavors to blend. Do not boil it. You’re just warming the glaze through. Put into a serving dish to serve with the bread.

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Orange Vanilla Yogurt Bread

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Comments

  1. Rose @ Walnut Acre says

    June 27, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    This looks wonderful!!!!

  2. Emily @ Simple Life Of A Fire Wife says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:57 am

    Looks great and sounds so refreshing! Thanks for linking up at Inspire Me Mondays!

  3. mary beth @ www.mbzinteriors.com says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Looks fantastic, I think adding oranges to bread must make bread healthy, right? thank you

  4. christina says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    I am definitely making this recipe!! #WonderfulWedBlogHop

  5. Amanda says

    July 4, 2015 at 11:35 am

    This looks delightful! I LOVE coconut oil, so I’m glad to find a sweet bread recipe that uses it. Thanks for sharing at the #homemattersparty. You’re certainly an asset to the community.

  6. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    April 19, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    this sounds so tasty – my husband is an orange freak and would love this!

  7. Nicole says

    April 20, 2016 at 10:01 am

    This looks amazingly delicious!! I love making bread and muffin recipes around our house, it is a cheap and easy way to feed my 6 kiddos!! I know from experience using yogurt makes breads super moist! Thanks for sharing on Inspire Me Monday. I hope you have a wonderful week!!

  8. Jamie says

    April 22, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    That looks amazing!! Definitely going to pin to try! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

  9. Emily says

    February 26, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    This sounds so good and reminds me of something I always used to have with my grandma! #HomeMattersParty

  10. Sherry Legan says

    February 27, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Oh this bread looks so yummy! I really want to try. I am off to get the yogurt! I hope you’ll come over to the new Fabulous Party. We are celebrating Spring and Easter. Your post is perfect to share! The party is over here:
    http://ourholidayjourney.blogspot.com/2017/02/fabulous-welcome-spring-link-party.html
    Enjoy your week!

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