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    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread - Low Fat Healthy Recipe

    First Published: April 17, 2020 . Last Modified: August 6, 2021 lisa22 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a low fat and lighter version of the classic bread. It tastes so good that no one has to know that you made it healthier.  

    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

    My teenage son is not a big veggie fan.  No matter how many times I have him try the good-for-you green stuff, he's never been one to like his vegetables. He'd much rather have my Perfect Grilled Steak or Stovetop Mac and Cheese . 

    But that all changed recently. He will be playing college soccer next year and after talking to the school's nutritionist he has been doing a decent job of forcing those vegetables down.

    But why not enjoy them?  I decided to pair some fresh grated zucchini with chocolate chips to make this low fat and healthy version zucchini bread. My son agreed that this was a great way to get zucchini in his diet.    

    chocolate chip zucchini loaf in pan How could this Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread be healthy?

    I wanted this bread to be moist but not loaded with fats and sugar. After seeing several recipes, I came up with one on my own. I used low fat buttermilk to add extra moisture to the cake. Instead of using all white flour, I used half whole wheat flour for some extra fiber and nutrients. Many zucchini bread recipes have over 1 cup of sugar in them. I kept the sugar down to ⅔ of a cup. No added butter or other fat is in this recipe.  Zucchini keeps the loaf moist.

    Quick breads are the perfect alternative to a bread you can have in less than an hour. The stores have been low on yeast lately so making one of these is convenient and much quicker.

    What is your favorite quick bread recipe?    

    More No Yeast Breads and Loaf Recipes

    • Cheesy Beer Bread
    • French Apple Cake Loaf 
    • Almond Flour Banana Bread (Gluten Free)
    • Blue Ribbon Irish Soda Bread 

    RECIPE

    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
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    5 from 5 votes

    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

    A low fat moist bread that is perfect for breakfast or snacking.
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Jersey Girl Cooks (Lisa Grant)

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¾ cup low fat buttermilk
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • 2 cups shredded zucchini
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Mix together in a medium size bowl, both flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
    • In another bowl, mix together buttermilk, eggs, zucchini and sugar.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Make sure you do not over mix.
    • Pour the batter into two 8 inch by 4 inch greased pans. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until bread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. leslie says

      September 11, 2012 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Whats up with kids and veggies???? So annoying! Love the bread!

      Reply
    2. Ramona says

      September 11, 2012 at 9:57 am

      Sorry, can be of no help there. Have no children and my fur critters are greedy guts.

      Reply
    3. Angie says

      September 11, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect breakfast bread!

      Reply
    4. patsy says

      September 11, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      I've done roasted cauliflower a bunch and both of my boys will eat it that way... I had to fry up zucchini cakes (think latkes, but with zucchini instead of potatoes) to get one of my boys to eat them... I keep experimenting! Luckily, the youngest will eat salad like its going out of style and the oldest is always will to try something new, sometimes with great success... others, not so much. I found that roasting different veggies usually makes them sweet enough to get them to eat them.

      Reply
    5. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 11, 2012 at 1:29 pm

      One of my favorites, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Pam says

      September 11, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      I am craving a piece of this bread!

      We have a rule in my house - you must try a bite of everything on your plate. I have found that the more times they try a bite the easier it gets and soon they don't mind the veggies.

      Reply
    7. teresa says

      September 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm

      i have a daughter that is very similar. this is a great idea, and it looks delicious!

      Reply
    8. Katrina says

      September 12, 2012 at 12:35 am

      Mmm, I want/need some of that! Gonna have to get access to some zucchini.

      Reply
    9. Mary says

      September 12, 2012 at 10:03 am

      The fault is certainly not with this bread. It sounds delicious! As to the vegetables - make them available but say nothing. Just make sure he takes a vitamin pill. Wish I hadmagic words tomake the problem go away. I don't :-). Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

      Reply
    10. Kate says

      September 13, 2012 at 2:13 am

      I can't imagine not eating veggies. They're so good!

      Reply
    11. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

      September 14, 2012 at 8:08 am

      Ahhhh, I wish I had a thick slice right now!

      Reply
    12. Bob says

      September 14, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      We have a giant zucchini in the fridge that we're trying to use, maybe we'll make chocolate chip zucchini bread! What a good idea!

      Reply
    13. Penny says

      September 15, 2012 at 5:04 pm

      My Son was the same way. He is now 33 and married to a fabulous cook and healthy eating fanatic. He eats everything. I guess the message is, give him time and don't worry. BTW, I haven't visited in a while, but you were one of the first blogs that I loved and that inspired me to start my own blog 4 years ago.

      Reply
    14. Blond Duck says

      September 16, 2012 at 4:50 pm

      I've always wanted to try zucchini bread!

      Reply
    15. Eliana says

      September 17, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      Can't think of a better way to enjoy my veggies! Looks awesome.

      Reply
    16. maria says

      September 20, 2012 at 10:38 am

      maybe add some coco powder and less chips to darken the color and hide the zucchini? I cheat and use a box of chocolate cake mix, zucchini in place of the water and sometimes add nuts and chips.....

      Looks really good non the less

      Reply
    17. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

      September 22, 2012 at 10:48 pm

      Gorgeous loaves. You can peel the green off the zucchini next time and he'll never know it's there.

      Reply
    18. Carol says

      August 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Smoothies! Edy's Outshine (tangerine/carrot and blueberry/beet) Popsicles.

      Reply
    19. Nart | Cooking with Nart says

      April 18, 2020 at 3:18 am

      5 stars
      I'm a big fan of zucchini and zucchini and chocolate chips? Yes, please! This bread looks so delicious. I'm gonna get the ingredients and try it tomorrow!

      Reply
    20. Julia says

      April 18, 2020 at 9:02 am

      We love veggies and I always look for healthier recipes, so can’t wait to try this one!

      Reply
    21. Beth says

      April 18, 2020 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      I have tons of zucchini in the freezer. It's the only green thing my son will eat! Can't wait to make him this bread!

      Reply
    22. Biana says

      April 18, 2020 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I love that there are veggies in this, but also chocolate chips. Will definitely be making this zucchini bread soon!

      Reply

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