Experience something different with this recipe for whole wheat zucchini bread. The white whole wheat flour adds an extra layer of flavor while the chocolate chips add the perfect amount of sweetness. This recipe is on our list of best zucchini recipes.
We are right in the middle of harvesting season and I know a lot of you have loads of zucchini! We have raised garden beds (sneak a peek at our garden in this post) and have been harvesting tomatoes, green beans, watermelon, and pumpkins. I would love to say I am up to my ears in zucchini, but mine isn’t doing so hot this year.
Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread
I still wanted to experiment with zucchini recipes, so I bought a bunch from Trader Joe’s so I could share some yummy recipes with you. We love cooking and experimenting with zucchini around here. We have shared Parmesan Zucchini Rounds, Zucchini Fritters, Cheesy Cornbread Zucchini Muffins, parmesan zucchini fries, and Instant Pot Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread.
Making a healthier zucchini bread recipe
My top priority was coming up with a healthier version of chocolate chip zucchini bread that still tastes good. This whole wheat chocolate chip zucchini bread is made with 1/2 white whole wheat flour (I like the Trader Joe’s brand & King Arthur Brand) and 1/2 of the oil switched out with applesauce.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread with Applesauce
You’re left with a moist and flavorful bread filled with veggies and chocolate chips. What I love most about this whole wheat chocolate chip zucchini bread is the batter is FULL of zucchini, but the zucchini melts into the batter as it’s baking, so it doesn’t feel like you’re eating a mouth full of vegetables.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Experience something different with this recipe for whole wheat zucchini bread. The white whole wheat flour adds an extra layer of flavor while the chocolate chips add the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups shredded zucchini - do not drain
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, white whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture. Mix well.
- Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Evenly distribute batter between the two loaf pans and bake 60-70 minutes. The bread is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
This recipe makes two loaves of whole wheat zucchini bread. To freeze: Allow to fully cool. Wrap tightly in 2-3 layers of foil and freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1 slice (1/6 loaf)Amount Per Serving Calories 421Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 47mgSodium 343mgCarbohydrates 69gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 3gSugar 44gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 6g
Nutrition information is an estimate.
We love baking whole wheat zucchini bread during the hot summer months and hope you will enjoy it, too!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Oh zucchini ANYTHING in baked goods has the key to my heart. Always so moist and delicious. This recipe looks like no exception! Perfect addition = those chocolate chips. Love love love. This is going to be devoured in 2 seconds flat. Yep the whole loaf.
Joanna
Ohhh yum! Zucchini bread is one of my favorite treats, and it is great that this is whole wheat as well.
thesocialbeing721
Need to try this one! I’ve tested out whole wheat baked goods before and wasn’t a fan, but this could be different! 🙂
Leah
Yes, please! I adore zucchini bread, and the chocolate in it makes it perfect! Always a great way to use up zucchini!
Diana Johnson
Zucchini bread is so wonderful! This sounds like a delicious recipe.
Kim
I LOVE zucchini bread and when you add chocolate chips…YES please…looks so yummy
Bella
I love zucchini bread its by far my favourite!! Whole wheat makes it so much better! thanks for sharing. Cant wait to try it
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Katherine Turro
Zucchini bread is SO good yet so underrated! Love that you used chocolate chips! This looks amazing.
Dr. Daisy
Oh my word! This looks so yummy!! I have to add this recipe to my list of zucchini favorites..I will also have to veganize it too…lol…thanks for sharing 🙂
Adaleta Avdic
This looks….AMAZING! I want some zucchini bread right about now! xx Adaleta Avdic
Ashleigh
This recipe looks wonderful, I know I will love it! Thank you for sharing such a great dish! Zucchini is my fav!
Debi Wheatley
Have you tried using 1 cup of applesauce and leaving out the oil?
Aileen
Hi Debi! I have not personally tried it, but have heard of others using all applesauce with good results.