Healthy Zucchini Bread

This healthy zucchini bread is an easy and delicious summer bread recipe made from whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, no added sugar, and simple wholesome ingredients. It’s so easy to make and everyone loves it!

I think zucchini bread will forever remind me of my childhood. We had this local supermarket that made the best zucchini bread. It was always such a treat when my mom would bring home a loaf.

It was a traditional zucchini bread made with regular flour, white sugar, butter, eggs, and all of the stuff that makes us remember why we love zucchini bread so much.

As I got older and my love for turning traditional baked goods into healthier desserts grew, I knew I wanted to make an updated and healthier version of the delicious zucchini bread I loved as a child.

What makes this zucchini bread healthy?

Glad you asked 🙂 It’s simple. This bread is made with simple, more nutrient dense ingredients like whole wheat flour, coconut oil, greek yogurt, and no refined white sugar.

My favorite type of flour for this bread is white whole wheat flour, as I find that it is lighter than regular whole wheat. It helps to keep things a little bit more moist than all whole wheat, however both will work just fine for this recipe.

By using maple syrup in place of sugar, we are able to still enjoy the sweet taste that the bread has to offer but without all of the refined sugar. In addition to using maple syrup, we also use dairy-free chocolate chips. Sometimes I even use the chocolate chips from Lily’s because they are made without any sugar.

Greek yogurt is also used in this recipe because it helps keep it moist and flavorful. Sometimes, when baking with whole wheat flour, breads can get dry and too crumbly for our liking. The Greek yogurt helps to keep the moisture in and leaves the bread with a delicious fluffy texture.

Ingredients and substitutions in healthy zucchini bread

White whole wheat flour – you can use any other type of all-purpose, whole wheat, or even gluten-free 1:1 flour here. I prefer white whole wheat for texture and moisture but any will work.

Coconut oil – I love to use coconut oil in my baking and I buy the refined version so that my baked goods don’t taste like coconut. If you’ve ever baked with coconut oil and was wondering why they taste like coconut, that would be because your oil wasn’t refined and still keeps a lot of the coconut flavor.

Greek yogurt – as mentioned above, this helps keep the bread really moist. I’ve made it with and without the yogurt and there is a noticeable difference in texture. It’s key to use one with fat in it and I prefer to use a 2% fat yogurt version. The more fat, the more moist.

Maple Syrup – maple syrup replaces white sugar in this recipe, but you can also use honey. Those are two versions of liquid sugar that I like to use more than any other because they are both healthier alternatives to white sugar.

Eggs – I haven’t tested this recipe with flax eggs, but you may be able to make it work!

Zucchini – If you’re zucchini is really wet, you’ll want to squeeze the extra moisture out in a paper towel over the sink, but if it’s not, no need to bother. This is a judgment call as some zucchini are wetter than others.

Healthy zucchini bread is really easy to make because it’s really just a matter of shredding some zucchini, then mixing things in bowls and baking in the oven. The hardest part is waiting for it to be done cooking!

Storing zucchini bread

This zucchini bread will stay fresh on the counter wrapped in aluminum foil or an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, just let it thaw out on the counter for a few hours before eating.

If you make this recipe, be sure to comment below and let me know how it was! Also tag @erinliveswhole on Instagram and use the hashtag #erinliveswhole so I can see it and feature you!

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

• Paleo Zucchini Bread
• Zucchini Brownies
• Paleo Tahini Banana Bread

Enjoy!