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    Home » Recipes » Sweet Breads & Muffins » Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread | Healthier Recipe

    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread | Healthier Recipe

    Published: Sep 20, 2017 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    A healthier Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe made with greek yoghurt, honey and coconut oil. Freezer-friendly and perfect for school lunch boxes!

    A baked loaf made with zucchini and chocolate chips with the first two slices cut showing texture

    Hi there!! Well have I got a yummy recipe for you today. Ohhhh yes I do! Say hello to this gorgeously simple and deliciously tasty Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread.

    A baked loaf on a bench with zucchini\'s and chocolate chips nearby

    This bread is perfect for lunch boxes, afternoon tea... pretty much anything! It's moist (thanks to the zucchini), has just the right amount of chocolatey-goodness, and can be frozen (that's if it doesn't get all gobbled up immediately!!).

    A close up of slices of a loaf, made with zucchini and chocolate chips, showing the texture inside

    My Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is naturally sweetened with honey (no refined sugars in this one!!). You could also use rice malt syrup if you prefer. Oooh and the greek yoghurt gives it the BEST flavour! I LOVE using yoghurt in my breads and muffins. Sooo, so good!!

    A slice of loaf on a black and gold plate, showing the texture which includes zucchini and chocolate chips

    If you'd prefer a plain zucchini bread, you can always leave the chocolate chips out. But please, please, pretty pleeeease don't!! They give the bread such a delicious flavour and texture. For a healthier alternative, you could substitute them for cacao nibs... but seriously, it's very hard to beat the good old chocolate chips!!

    A fork standing in a slice of loaf made with zucchini and chocolate chips, on a black and gold plate

    This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread needs to bake in the oven for around 40 minutes. I say 'around' because every oven is slightly different. I recommend checking it after 30 minutes and then keeping an eye on it. If you find that the top is browning too much, add some foil over the tin. Also, you'll know that it's ready when a skewer interred into the middle comes out clean (hehehe actually it may have some oozy gooey chocolate on it... but that's fine!).

    A close up of a split piece of loaf on a plate  showing texture with grated zucchini and chocolate chips inside

    So there you have it! My healthier version of a Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread! This one is a definite must-make (it's also toddler-approved... which we all know is an achievement in itself!!!!).

    PS. For more lunch box snacks, check out my collection of 101 school snacks (including a free printable).  

    OR... if you love a sweet loaf, my One Bowl Best Ever Banana Bread is always a fave!

    A healthier Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe made with greek yoghurt, honey and coconut oil. Freezer-friendly and perfect for school lunch boxes!

    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

    A healthier Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe made with greek yoghurt, honey and coconut oil. Freezer-friendly and perfect for school lunch boxes!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Breads and Scrolls
    Cuisine: Healthy Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 16 slices
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup (140g) greek yoghurt room temperature
    • ⅓ cup (80g) coconut oil melted
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup (170g) honey or rice malt syrup
    • 1 cup zucchini grated
    • 190 g plain flour
    • ½ tsp bi-carbonate soda
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¾ cup (130g) chocolate chips

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease a 23cm X 13cm (approx) loaf tin and set aside. 
    • Place the greek yoghurt, coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg, honey and grated zucchini into a large bowl. Whisk together well and then set aside. 
    • In a seperate bowl, sift together the flour, bi-carb soda, baking powder and salt. 
    • Fold the flour mixture and the chocolate chips gently through the zucchini mixture. 
    • Bake for 40 minutes (check after 30). The bread is ready when a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. 
    • Allow to cool before slicing. 

    Thermomix Method

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease a 23cm X 13cm (approx) loaf tin and set aside. 
    • Chop the zucchini into thirds and place into the Thermomix bowl. Grate by pressing Turbo 5-10 times (or until finely grated). 
    • Add the greek yoghurt, coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg, and honey and mix on Speed 3,  5 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 5 seconds. 
    • Add the flour, bi-carb soda, baking powder and salt and mix on Speed 4, 5 seconds ( or until just combined). 
    • Fold the chocolate chips gently through the mixture with a spatula. 
    • Bake for 40 minutes (check after 30). The bread is ready when a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. 
    • Allow to cool before slicing. 

    Notes

    This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread can be stored at room temperature for 4-5 days in an airtight container.
    It is also freezer-friendly.
    The zucchini keeps this loaf beautifully moist.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    A baked loaf with the end cut to show texture made with grated zucchini and chocolate chips

    A slice of a zucchini and chocolate chip loaf on a black and gold plate

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Rose M

      March 02, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Well, talk about yummy! I amended it by using Low Carb flour, sugar-free chocolate chips and half the honey with a couple of tablespoons of Monkfruit sweetener. It was done in 32 minutes and we love it. I would upload a photo but don't know how. Thank you for this recipe.

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      • Lucy

        March 03, 2022 at 8:08 am

        Fantastic!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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    2. Rose M

      February 25, 2022 at 5:45 pm

      Before I make it, may I ask if you have to squeeze the zucchini first? Nobody seems to mention that so I assume not but I don't know. Can't wait to make it soon. Thank you for this - I will use Very Low Carb SR Flour and no-sugar chocolate. Yum.

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      • Lucy

        February 28, 2022 at 9:48 am

        Hi Rose, you can squeeze the liquid out if you like but it's not essential as it keeps the loaf beautifully moist!

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        • Rose M

          March 02, 2022 at 1:27 pm

          Excellent news; tks Lucy. I'm making it today 🙂

          Reply
    3. Jane

      June 06, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Yum...this recipe was really easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love chocolate but appreciated that the recipe was a bit healthier because it didn't use processed sugar, butter or eggs.
      I decided to make it using a small peeled and grated apple (about 1/4 cup) and topped it up to 1 cup with 3/4 cup grated zucchini. I used 1/3 cup melted coconut oil as per recipe, but hubby and I couldn't resist eating some when it was still warm from the oven, and it was a bit oily. After keeping it in the fridge overnight it was less oily, and the honey flavour was more noticeable. Next time I will only use 1/4 cup melted coconut oil & see if it is less oily.

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      • Lucy

        June 07, 2020 at 8:29 am

        Yum! How delicious!!! Thank you so much for your feedback!

        Reply
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