Healthy Zucchini Bread
Moist and delicious zucchini bread, loaded with chocolate chips and made with a healthier approach using applesauce and whole wheat flour.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 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 unsweetened applesauce
- 1.5 cups shredded zucchini not packed, not squeezed (from about 1.25 large)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Add chocolate chips and gently mix to combine.
- In a medium bowl, mix egg, vanilla, melted butter, apple sauce, and zucchini. Add to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared 9x5-inch loaf pan. 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 before slicing.
Notes
This zucchini bread is surprisingly moist and flavorful for a healthier version. Enjoy it for breakfast, a snack, or even a light dessert.