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Erin Antoniak

Healthy Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread

5 from 37 votes
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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings (1 loaf)
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, nut-free
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt using one with fat will yield more moist result, I use 2% plain
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini skin left on, grated and excess water squeezed out if very wet
  • 1 cup chocolate chips - saving extra to sprinkle on top.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a bread pan. I like to also line with parchment paper on the bottom.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add in oil, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet, and stir to combine.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until just combined.
  6. Pour into a greased baking loaf and sprinkle with more chocolate if desired.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. 

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Squeeze Out Excess Moisture: If your zucchini is extra wet, wring it out in a paper towel over the sink before adding it to the batter — too much moisture will make the bread soggy instead of perfectly tender.
  • Use a Yogurt With Fat in It: The Greek yogurt is key to keeping this bread moist, and the more fat it has, the better. I recommend at least 2% fat. 
  • Use Refined Coconut Oil: If you don't want your bread tasting like coconut, make sure you're using refined coconut oil rather than unrefined. 

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