Super Moist Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Chocolate chip zucchini bread is a delicious and healthy treat that is perfect for any time of the day. This bread is a great way to use up any excess zucchini that you may have in your garden, and it is also a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet. This bread is moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness.

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I’m not really a huge fan of zucchini but I love to bake with it! It makes a super moist bread and this chocolate chip zucchini bread is a favorite recipe on this blog.

If you love bread recipes try Healthy Orange Rhubarb Muffins with Buttermilk, Mixed Berry Muffins, or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

Zucchini bread is a delicious and healthy way to get some veggies into your diet. There are many different ingredients that you can put in zucchini bread to make it even more tasty. Here are some ideas:

Loaves or muffins? This batter can be made into a loaf pan or be made into muffins. Fill the muffin tins ¾ cup full and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Ingredients Needed

  • Eggs - The best type of eggs you can buy at the store are organic or free-range eggs, while others may prefer eggs from specific breeds of chickens
  • Unsweetened applesauce is made without the addition of any sweeteners. It is often used in baking as a replacement for oils.
  • Milk-Dairy does not like me at all so I go for a lactose free milk such as Fairlife. It also has more protein in it.
  • White sugar - Or regular granulated sugar, I do not use sugar substitutes in any of my recipes but if you know the conversions feel free to do so.
  • Vanilla extract - It is made by macerating and soaking vanilla beans in a mixture of water and Vodka. Use a good pure vanilla instead of the imitation vanilla extract.
  • Dutch-process cocoa - Is a product of cocoa beans that have been roasted, fermented, and processed to remove the fat, leaving behind a dry and bitter powder. I like Hershey's Cocoa Powder
  • All-purpose flour - is a type of wheat flour that is commonly used in cooking and baking. It is versatile and can be used for a variety of recipes, including bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries.
  • Zucchini, Zucchini - Make sure to squeeze out any excess water there might be in the zucchini. Squeeze it into a clean dishcloth and get as much liquid out as possible. Do not use paper towels because then the paper might end up sticking to the zucchini.
  • Chocolate chips (a combination of bittersweet and semisweet), save the ¼ cup for sprinkling on top of bread
  • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Preheat the oven to 350°F; lightly grease an 8 ½″ x 4 ½″ loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the salt, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and flour, mixing until well combined. Stir in the zucchini, milk, and chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake the bread for 65 to 75 minutes, until the loaf tests are done (a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center will come out clean, save for perhaps a light smear of chocolate from the melted chips).

Remove the bread from the oven, and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before turning it out of the pan onto a rack. Cool completely before slicing; store well-wrapped, at room temperature.

Variations to Try

  1. Walnuts or pecans: Adding chopped nuts to your zucchini bread will give it a delicious crunch and nutty flavor.
  2. Raisins or dried cranberries: These sweet and chewy fruits can add a burst of flavor to your bread.
  3. Chocolate chips: If you have a sweet tooth, adding chocolate chips to your zucchini bread can make it taste even more like a treat.
  4. Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all great spices to add to zucchini bread. They'll give it a warm and cozy flavor.
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

★★★3 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Jenna
  • Prep Time: 20 MIN
  • Cook Time: 65 MIN
  • Total Time: 1 HR 30 MIN
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Chocolate zucchini bread is a delicious and moist bread made with grated zucchini and cocoa powder. It's a perfect way to sneak in some veggies into your diet while satisfying your sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup milk 1% milk
  • ½ cup of white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup cocoa powder or Dutch-process cocoa
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini, gently pressed on a colander over a bowl or sink to release some of its moisture
  • ½ cups chocolate chips (a combination of bittersweet and semisweet), save the ¼ cup for sprinkling on top of bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F; lightly grease an 8 ½″ x 4 ½″ loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the salt, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and flour, mixing until well combined. Stir in the zucchini, milk, and chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the bread for 65 to 75 minutes, until the loaf tests done (a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center will come out clean, save for perhaps a light smear of chocolate from the melted chips).
  4. Remove the bread from the oven, and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before turning it out of the pan onto a rack. Cool completely before slicing; store well-wrapped, at room temperature.

Notes

myWW 8 points for 1 slice (all 3 plans) See notes above to make lighter

  • Category: Medium
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice

Keywords: chocolate zucchini bread

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  1. Jenna says

    Use 1/2 cup of oil and it should still be fine. I switched to applesauce to help lower the WW points for the recipe but feel free to use oil too. Thanks.

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Super Moist Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

Should you squeeze water out of zucchini for bread? ›

Squeezing is optional.

But unless your zucchini is excessively juicy, squeezing the squash could be removing some of the moisture you really do want in the bread. It's up to you, though. Squeeze for lighter, drier bread. Leave it as is for denser, moister bread.

Why is my zucchini bread not moist? ›

The moisture that was in the zucchini was what you patted out. Freezing causes fruits and vegetables to lose moisture when thawed. Either use fresh grated zucchini or use all the liquid from the frozen.

Why is my zucchini bread falling apart? ›

The most common reason for zucchini breadand other quick breads (and cakes) to collapse as they cool is the ingredients are too vigorously or quickly mixed, which incorporates lots of less stable air bubbles into the batter.

Why does my zucchini bread taste weird? ›

When they are larger, zucchinis tend to contain more water, which leads to excess moisture in the batter. Additionally, larger zucchinis don't taste as good, with a more bitter flavor. They can also have larger seeds. These large seeds can throw off the texture of your zucchini bread.

How many zucchinis is 2 cups grated? ›

A medium zucchini will result in approximately 1 cup of shredded zucchini. If you happen to be using a larger zucchini and the seeds are large, cut the zucchini lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.

Why do you soak zucchini in salt water? ›

Salt causes zucchini rounds to release excess water. This important extra step helps the zucchini to sauté rather than stew in its own juices.

What makes bread extra moist? ›

For example, fats like butter or oil can help keep moisture in, while sugars will help to caramelize on the outside and create a golden crust. These ingredients can also play an essential role in keeping your bread moist when added in smaller quantities.

What happens if you put too much baking powder in zucchini bread? ›

Using too much baking soda or baking powder can really mess up a recipe, causing it to rise uncontrollably and taste terrible.

Should you peel zucchini for zucchini bread? ›

There's no need to peel the zucchini or remove the seeds. You also shouldn't press or squeeze any of the excess moisture out of it. You want all that to go into the bread! Once you shred the zucchini, make the batter.

How to grade zucchini for zucchini bread? ›

The best way to grate zucchini is whatever is fastest. If you're grating a lot of zucchini (more than two at a time), we recommend grabbing a food processor with a grating attachment. For smaller amounts, a box grater usually does the trick.

How do you keep zucchini bread moist after baking? ›

Allow your bread to cool completely before slicing or storing. Slicing into hot bread releases steam, which is moisture from your bread. Doing so dries out your bread prematurely.

Why is zucchini bread gummy? ›

You can combat this by baking longer, or upping the temp a bit. If the oven temp is not the issue, then start adding a tablespoon or two less liquid to your batters (you may live in a humid climate and your flours may be absorbing moisture; too much moisture can make for a gummy product).

What makes my zucchini bread dry? ›

Don't slice zucchini bread until you're ready to enjoy it; slicing will allow the bread to dry out quicker. Glazing your bread will also keep it moister.

Why does my zucchini have a weird smell? ›

If your zucchini smells rotten or "off", it's safe to say it should be tossed.

Do you need to remove water from zucchini? ›

When cooking with grated zucchini, it's important to squeeze out the moisture to stop your dish from going soggy.

Should zucchini be drained before baking? ›

For some recipes, that extra water is not needed and could even ruin what you're trying to make. Adding drained shredded zucchini to baked goods, or even zucchini pancakes will make the dish fluffy and not mushy. To learn the basics, learn how to cook zucchini in three new ways.

What to do with water squeezed from zucchini? ›

You can use leftover zucchini juice in soups and stews but I recently started making these ginger and lemon tonic shooters and I can't get enough of them. In fact, I seek out recipes using grated zucchini just so I have leftover juice to play with.

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