Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Loaves

These little loaves are a variation of my carrot zucchini muffins.  They contain a little more zucchini in place of the carrots and have chocolate chips instead of raisins.  The recipe is very versatile and can be made into a larger loaf, mini loaves, or muffins.

The zucchini makes the loaves really moist and provides a ton of nutrients including vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin A, as well as protein, and fiber.  I love that they are packed full of healthy ingredients, contain whole wheat flour, and are sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar.  I added dark chocolate chips for a little extra treat because who doesn’t love chocolate?? I sure do!!

Recipe makes approximately 24 and the leftovers freeze well!

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free alternative)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup finely grated zucchini
• 1/2-1 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

• Pre-heat your oven to 350 F and place your rack in the center of the oven.  Grease your loaf pan or muffin tin.
• Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl and stir together.
• In a second mixing bowl mix the honey, coconut oil (melted and cooled), egg, and vanilla together.
• Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.  Do not overmix!
• Add the grated zucchini and chocolate chips into the batter.
• Fill each muffin tin or pan until 3/4 full.
• Bake for 15-20 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let them cool on a baking rack and enjoy!!

xo Chelsea