Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
This super moist Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is loaded with chocolate chips in every bite, made healthier with whole wheat flour and apple sauce for reduced fat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour (unbleached)
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour regular whole wheat flour can be used
- 0.5 cup brown sugar not packed
- 1.125 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 cup apple sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded zucchini not packed or squeezed
- 1 spray cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Combine flours, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
- Add chocolate chips and gently mix to combine.
- In a medium bowl, mix beaten egg, vanilla, melted butter, apple sauce, and shredded zucchini. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes. Remove loaf from pan and let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
This zucchini bread is deliciously moist and perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast. You can substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit if preferred.