With ribbons of cinnamon sugar swirled throughout, this Cinnamon Swirl Yogurt Bread is a warm, cozy quick bread recipe! Grab a couple of slices for an easy breakfast or tasty snack!
(Originally posted 01/10/14. Updated 04/24/20.)
I just realized that the last 3 out of 4 posts have to do with bread. I hope you don’t mind. I just have a thing for bread. . .(good thing I like to run!).
And, when it’s below freezing for multiple days in a row, it’s only natural that I would warm up the house by making a loaf of bread.
This time I opted for an easy quick bread. This cinnamon swirl yogurt quick bread did a great job of both warming the house and satisfying our taste buds!
The yogurt replaces all but a small amount of oil and keeps the bread from drying out right away. Honey (or maple syrup!) gives the bread it’s hint of sweetness.
Ribbons of cinnamon and brown sugar are swirled throughout the inside to give a hint of cinnamon in each bite. And because I really like cinnamon, a bit more of the cinnamon sugar is sprinkled on top right before baking!
Perfect with a glass of milk or a mug of coffee, this cinnamon swirl yogurt quick bread is best enjoyed while wrapped in your favorite blanket while watching the snow fall (or freezing rain, whatever part of the storm your region gets today!)!
Tips for Making Cinnamon Swirl Yogurt Quick Bread
- Treat the batter like a muffin batter. Just stir until combined. Over-stirring will make the bread dense.
- I’ve found this ratio of all-purpose flour to white whole flour to be our favorite as far as getting as much white whole wheat flour in without making it too dense and heavy. You can switch up the ratio if you want, just know that it will affect the flavor and texture.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Baking the bread until the toothpick comes out completely clean will dry out the bread.
With ribbons of cinnamon sugar swirled throughout, this Cinnamon Swirl Yogurt Bread is a warm, cozy quick bread recipe! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and may not always be accurate. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
Cinnamon Swirl Yogurt Quick Bread
Ingredients
For the Bread
For the Swirl
For the Glaze
Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 216Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 258mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 5g
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
Definitely not complaining about all of the bread you’ve been posting! It’s especially comforting baking up a fresh loaf during this cold weather. Love this quick bread – I bet it would make killer french toast too 🙂
Ali @ Inspiralized says
mmm this looks totally dreamy! I’m definitely taking a stab at this this weekend. Thanks for the recipe!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
This quick bread is SO pretty! I am all over anything that has carbs and a cinnamon swirl. And, this is healthy? This is my kind of bread. Pinning fo’ sho’
Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy says
I love the swirls of the cinnamon throughout the bread, love it!
Abby says
I can’t get enough of quick breads like this! Looks absolutely delicious.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Bread is NEVAH a bad thing! Loooove cinnamon for breakfast time and loooove how this recipe is pretty healthy!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Wish I had a slice right now! Absolutely gorgeous.
Carla @ Carlas Confections says
Mmmm! Bring on all the bread! 😉 Bread is basically the best and this is no exception!!! 😀
Meg says
I’ve been on a bread kick lately, and I love that I already have all the ingredients for this one at home! Anything cinnamon is all right by me. Can’t wait to try!
Sarah Toasty says
i love yogurt quick bread! this looks amazing with coffee for a sunday morning, thanks for sharing!
Ashley says
I’m in that after-lunch snack mode and would love a piece of this right now! haha Plus, I can never say no to cinnamon swirl anything : )
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
looks delicious, jessica! i love baking with yogurt. 🙂
Heather @ French Press says
I have a REAL thing for bread too, only I have not been running:( oh well making this anyway
Liz says
I can’t get enough of bread so these recipes are perfect! Love the cinnamon swirl and yogurt! Have a great weekend Jessica! 🙂
Tieghan says
Never to much bread! This looks incredible!
Joanne says
That cinnamon swirl is calling to me!! Great loaf!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Holy cow! I love baking in the winter to warm the house. Of course the adding bonus is the smells and delicious creations that come out of the oven. This is clearly a winter.
Ramona says
what a lovely bread. I love the flavors of cinnamon… 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend.
Autumn@Good Eats Girl says
I also love to make bread! This looks great and would be a wonderful addition to any breakfast….or lunch….or dinner. Really, a great addition to anything! 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I never mind bread! Love this!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
Cinnamon bread is one of my favourite quick breads – love that you used yogurt in this one!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I love quick bread…because usually I want some bread and I want it NOW 🙂
Tamara Coleman says
Cinnamon swirl bread with a nice cup of coffee sounds like a great way to start and end my day!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
How could I mind!? BRING ON THE BREAD! Especially ones with cinnamon swirls in them. (drool). What a way to warm up the house (and me!) during the chilly weather! 😀
Trevor aka The Burger Nerd says
I love baking recipes with yogurt in it. I’m not a great baker, and don’t bake often, but I find myself more often than not gravitating towards breads and muffins with yogurt as an ingredient (espec. Greek yogurt). I find it just makes the baking more tasty and moist. Anywhooo, this recipe looks amazing and definitely something I’m going to try out – looks like the perfect comfort food to go with a cup of coffee on a chilly winter day. Thanks for sharing it.
Theresa says
This bread was delicious! I made mine using applesauce instead of oil and I also used almond milk and it turned out wonderful and extra crunchy on top! Yum!
Lauren says
I made this with non-Greek plain yogurt, and that works too. I like that it’s not too sweet. This makes a nice breakfast. Thanks for the recipe!
Kathleen says
I had high hopes for this. I just made this recipe and followed it exactly. I found the directions regarding ‘”pouring and swirling” to not really apply. When the wet and dry ingredients were combined it was very dense. I love ww flour but it does tend to thicken things up. I divided the dough into 3 sections and patted them into the pan. (I re read the directions 3 times and I did do it correctly) I baked for 40 minutes, tested it and it was doughy in the middle so went for another 5 minutes, still not done then went for another 3 and it dried it out too much. All in all, we will eat it because I hate to toss anything, but wouldn’t bake it again. We may try it sliced and broiled with some butter on it.
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I’m sorry this didn’t work for you!
MELISSA says
Made this recipe and turned out Amazing!!! I do not follow all the rules of baking, I usually guess in measuring and add in ingredients, but this was delicious! I used raw old yogurt, which does not spoil but clabbers, and it was very yummy!
Erin says
Really tasty and easy to make. I subbed the Greek yogurt for regular plain yogurt and it worked great.
Sam says
Thanks for the recipe! YUM! I’m not a fan of changing recipes without trying it “straight ” first , but was craving and had to improvise so, FYI…..if you use 1/4 cup oat flour and the rest all purpose, 1c homemade buttermilk instead of yogurt, 1/4 sugar instead of honey (cause it wouldn’t uncrystallize), avocado oil and forget to swirl until after you sprinkled the coarse sugar.. it still comes out moist and yummy. A forgiving recipe ! This is a keeper. thanks!