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.
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.
How could this Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread be healthy?
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
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- French Apple Cake Loaf
- Almond Flour Banana Bread (Gluten Free)
- Blue Ribbon Irish Soda Bread
RECIPE
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
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.
leslie
Whats up with kids and veggies???? So annoying! Love the bread!
Ramona
Sorry, can be of no help there. Have no children and my fur critters are greedy guts.
Angie
This looks like the perfect breakfast bread!
patsy
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.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
One of my favorites, thanks for sharing!
Pam
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.
teresa
i have a daughter that is very similar. this is a great idea, and it looks delicious!
Katrina
Mmm, I want/need some of that! Gonna have to get access to some zucchini.
Mary
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
Kate
I can't imagine not eating veggies. They're so good!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective
Ahhhh, I wish I had a thick slice right now!
Bob
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!
Penny
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.
Blond Duck
I've always wanted to try zucchini bread!
Eliana
Can't think of a better way to enjoy my veggies! Looks awesome.
maria
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
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
Gorgeous loaves. You can peel the green off the zucchini next time and he'll never know it's there.
Carol
Smoothies! Edy's Outshine (tangerine/carrot and blueberry/beet) Popsicles.
Nart | Cooking with Nart
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!
Julia
We love veggies and I always look for healthier recipes, so can’t wait to try this one!
Beth
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!
Biana
This looks so delicious! I love that there are veggies in this, but also chocolate chips. Will definitely be making this zucchini bread soon!