Experience something different with this recipe for whole wheat chocolate chip zucchini bread. The white whole wheat flour adds an extra layer of flavor while the chocolate chips add the perfect amount of sweetness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You may also like: Instant Pot Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread & Cheesy Cornbread Zucchini Muffins
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
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.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 352
Source: Adapted from All Recipes
We love baking zucchini bread during the hot summer months and hope you will enjoy it, too!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
August 8, 2016 at 8:34 amOh 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 says
August 8, 2016 at 10:29 amOhhh yum! Zucchini bread is one of my favorite treats, and it is great that this is whole wheat as well.
thesocialbeing721 says
August 8, 2016 at 10:31 amNeed to try this one! I’ve tested out whole wheat baked goods before and wasn’t a fan, but this could be different! 🙂
Leah says
August 8, 2016 at 12:52 pmYes, please! I adore zucchini bread, and the chocolate in it makes it perfect! Always a great way to use up zucchini!
Diana Johnson says
August 8, 2016 at 1:05 pmZucchini bread is so wonderful! This sounds like a delicious recipe.
Kim says
August 8, 2016 at 1:17 pmI LOVE zucchini bread and when you add chocolate chips…YES please…looks so yummy
Bella says
August 8, 2016 at 3:23 pmI 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 says
August 8, 2016 at 5:11 pmZucchini bread is SO good yet so underrated! Love that you used chocolate chips! This looks amazing.
Dr. Daisy says
August 9, 2016 at 7:10 amOh 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 says
August 10, 2016 at 10:38 amThis looks….AMAZING! I want some zucchini bread right about now! xx Adaleta Avdic
Ashleigh says
August 10, 2016 at 3:12 pmThis recipe looks wonderful, I know I will love it! Thank you for sharing such a great dish! Zucchini is my fav!
Debi Wheatley says
October 2, 2016 at 11:39 amHave you tried using 1 cup of applesauce and leaving out the oil?
Aileen says
October 2, 2016 at 1:53 pmHi Debi! I have not personally tried it, but have heard of others using all applesauce with good results.