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Moist Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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A moist and healthy zucchini bread with chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This easy homemade recipe uses simple pantry staples and offers a tender, flavorful loaf that balances sweetness and nutrition.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (or 1 cup all-purpose + ½ cup whole wheat for more fiber)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1 ½ cups (about 2 medium) grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • ¾ cup (130g) semisweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Shred about 1 ½ cups of zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Gently squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Stir in melted coconut or vegetable oil, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top lightly with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It’s done when the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking to prevent burning. Avoid slicing the loaf while hot to ensure clean slices. For dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use dairy-free chocolate chips. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend but expect a denser texture. Use fresh zucchini when possible; if using frozen, thaw and drain well.

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