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    Home » Recipes » Oven Recipes

    Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    February 24, 2022 . By Meeta Arora . 15 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    3 slices of the best double chocolate zucchini bread
    Sliced Chocolate Zucchini Bread from a loaf
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    Moist, fudgy & healthy whole wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread that perfectly doubles as breakfast and dessert. Made with simple and nutritious ingredients, this moist zucchini bread will leave you craving for more!

    Sliced Double Chocolate Zucchini bread

    I recently shared my Banana Chocolate Chip Bread recipe, and you all loved it. So this time I wanted to share another bread with the veggie in season, Zucchini.

    This recipe also does not require too many appliances except the oven. Grating zucchini is the only prep work you needed before you start making this healthy zucchini bread.

    It is also a great way to disguise the vegetables and the zucchini adds the extra softness and moist texture to the bread.

    Let's talk whole wheat. Well, nothing much to say except "I don't feel guilty giving this bread as a snack to my daughter!"

    Healthy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Zucchini is a summer squash fruit that looks almost like a cucumber. It actually belongs to the gourd family of vegetables. It is packed with nutrients like Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin K, and more. It also has ample amounts of Vitamin A that boosts our immune system and vision. It also has high antioxidants and improves heart health and digestion.

    My favorite way to use all the zucchini is in making muffins, this bread or Indian flatbread called parathas (I make the dough with grated zucchini).

    I love to try healthier baking, so we are not just having empty calories when eating muffins or breads. In this recipe, I have used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour to make this bread healthier, similar to my Healthy Banana Bread, Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins and Healthy Carrot Muffins.

    Double Chocolate Zucchini bread in a loaf pan

    How to make Zucchini Bread with Whole Wheat Flour?

    This recipe calls for fresh zucchini and the usual ingredients we have in our pantry. I have used Hershey's cocoa powder to make this double chocolate zucchini bread.

    Before you start prepping the ingredients for this delicious bread, do the following steps:

    • Pre-heat the oven at 350°F (175°C)
    • Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line it with a parchment paper.
    • Take a large bowl and add the dry ingredients - whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Once you have mixed all the dry ingredients well, set them aside.
    • Take another large bowl and add the grated zucchini along with yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix all of them together.
    • Then fold the dry ingredients in to the wet ingredients with a spatula.
    • At last, add those chocolate chips for that chocolaty goodness. Save some of the chocolate chips to add on top of the batter once you have poured it into the pan.
    Steps to make Whole Wheat Healthy Zucchini Bread
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
    Zucchini bread batter topped with chocolate chips in a loaf pan
    • Slide the pan into the oven for baking up to 40-50 minutes or until done. Insert a toothpick to check whether the bread is done. If the toothpick comes out clean, take out the pan and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
    • Finally, remove the yummy and moist zucchini bread from the pan and place it on the wire rack.
    • Slice it up and enjoy this healthy treat.
    Healthy Zucchini bread loaf with chocolate chips

    Tips to make Perfect Moist Zucchini Bread

    • As zucchini has a lot of water content, it better to use a large hole grater to grate it. This will prevent the zucchini from turning into water and mush. You can also dab the grated zucchini with paper towel to reduce the water. But don’t make it completely dry.
    • Do not over mix once you mix the dry and wet ingredients.
    A slice of chocolate zucchini bread in hand

    Look at that super moist zucchini bread!

    How to store Zucchini Bread?

    In my home, half of the zucchini bread is gone as soon as I set it on the wire rack. But, if you can resist the temptation of finishing it, then you can keep it on your kitchen counter for 2-3 days. Just wrap it with a cling wrap or store it in an airtight container.

    Can you freeze Zucchini Bread?

    Yes, you can freeze this zucchini bread for up to 3 months. You can either store it as a whole loaf or as separate slices. Just wrap them in a plastic or freeze wrap and store it in a ziplock bag in the freezer. Whenever you have a craving for something chocolatey yet healthy, just take it out of the freezer and pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Your soft and moist double chocolate zucchini bread will be ready for you to enjoy.

    3 slices of chocolate zucchini bread in a plate and one being picked up

    Hope you enjoy this healthy double chocolate zucchini bread!

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    3 slices of chocolate bread on a plate and one being picked up

    Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    Meeta Arora
    Moist, fudgy & healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread that perfectly doubles as breakfast and dessert. Made with simple and nutritious ingredients, this moist zucchini bread will leave you craving for more!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 284
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Nut-free
    Method: Oven
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 50 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1    cup Whole Wheat Flour 127gms
    • ½ cup Cocoa Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 cup Zucchini grated, packed
    • ⅓ cup Avocado oil
    • ¼ cup Yogurt
    • ½ cup Sugar granulated
    • 2 Eggs large, room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup Chocolate chips I used mini (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven at 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line a parchment paper in the pan.
    • Take a large bowl and add the dry ingredients – whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Once you have mixed all the dry ingredients well, set them aside.
    • Take another large bowl and add the grated zucchini along with yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix all of them together.
    • Then fold the dry ingredients in to the wet ingredients with a spatula. Do not overmix.
    • At last, add those chocolate chips for that chocolaty goodness. Save some of the chocolate chips to add on top of the batter once you have poured it into the pan.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
    • Slide the pan into the oven and bake for up to 40-50 minutes or until done. Insert a toothpick to check whether the bread is done. If the toothpick comes out clean, take out the pan and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
    • Remove the zucchini bread from the pan and place it on the wire rack.
    • Slice and enjoy this healthy zucchini bread.

    Notes

    Zucchini: As zucchini has a lot of water content, it better to use a large hole grater to grate it. This will prevent the zucchini from turning into water and mush. You can also dab the grated zucchini with paper towel to reduce the water. But don’t make it completely dry.
    Storing: You can store on the counter for 2-3 days wrapped in a plastic wrap.
    Freeze zucchini bread: You can freeze this bread wrapped in plastic wrap or in a freeze ziplock bag. To enjoy, take it out of the freezer and let it come to room temperature. You can also warm it in the microwave for 10 seconds.

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chocolate chip zucchini bread, healthy zucchini bread, Moist zucchini bread
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    Comments

    1. Aden Canaiy Clarkson says

      November 30, 2021 at 8:29 am

      We used this for a high school cooking lab, it worked very well but we had to cook it a bit longer than expected.. Either way it was delicious thank you so much!

      Reply
    2. Sharmila says

      March 21, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      Can you make this in a 9x5 loaf pan?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        March 26, 2021 at 10:06 am

        Hi Sharmila - I think it will work fine in a 9x5 pan too. Hope you enjoy the zucchini bread.

        Reply
    3. Jas says

      February 21, 2021 at 6:58 am

      Hi Meeta,

      I just made this and mine was super undercooked. I did exactly what you said and this morning when I cute into it, it wasn’t made

      Any thoughts?

      Reply
      • Jas says

        February 21, 2021 at 6:59 am

        I even squeezed the zucchini probably more that you said to do.

        Reply
        • Meeta Arora says

          February 25, 2021 at 11:57 am

          Hi Jas - Sorry to hear the zucchini bread was not cooked well. I would suggest to check the bread with a toothpick/knife right after taking out from the oven, so you can make sure it is cooked, else add more time in the oven. With zucchini, the amount of water can vary, so it is best to check right away. Also, it is best to measure the quantity of ingredients by weight for baking recipes, as that can sometimes vary when using cups to measure too. I hope that helps!

    4. Jayna says

      December 16, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      Hi Meeta,
      We love all of your vegetarian recipes. Can this be made without the egss or what substitute would you suggest?

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        December 17, 2020 at 8:58 am

        Hi Jayna - Thank you! I have not tried, but a reader sent me these options and these are frequently used by many.
        
- Vinegar & baking soda (1 tsp baking soda mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar replaces 1 egg)

        - Unsweetened applesauce (1/4 cup replaces 1 egg)

        Reply
    5. Chandni Davda says

      December 16, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      Hi can we substitute egg wit flax seed meal ?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        December 17, 2020 at 11:27 am

        Hi Chandni - I have not tried, but I think it would work well with flax seed meal.

        A reader sent me these options for eggless, in case you want to try these.
        
- Vinegar & baking soda (1 tsp baking soda mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar replaces 1 egg)

        - Unsweetened applesauce (1/4 cup replaces 1 egg)

        Reply
    6. Gunjan says

      May 30, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      Can butternut squash be substituted for zucchini in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        June 22, 2020 at 11:23 pm

        Hi Gunjan - I have not tried this bread with butternut squash, so it is hard for me to say if it will work well.

        Reply
    7. Ritu says

      May 29, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      It’s delicious! Thanks for a tasty and easy recipe!

      Reply
    8. Shilpa says

      May 26, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Looks delicious! Have you tried using any gluten free flour?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        May 28, 2020 at 10:36 am

        Hi Shilpa - Thank you! I have not tried this recipe with gluten-free flour. Please do share if you try it.

        Reply

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