Healthy Pumpkin Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread

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Now a few quick notes on how to make pumpkin bread!

Uhhh it’s amazingly moist from both the pumpkin and zucchini, low fat, and made with whole grains. You will absolutely love the flavor and moisture of the bread. I couldn’t get enough of it. I made a loaf for my mom and one for my best friend and then couldn’t resist making a loaf for myself and sticking it in the freezer for when company comes. I think this might just be a new favorite!

To keep it light, I used honey (but you could try maple syrup), minimal oil, and almond milk. I think you guys are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE this bread. If you make it, be sure to share your creations with me on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen!

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More pumpkin recipes to try:

Coconut Double Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Fluffy Whole Wheat Healthy Pumpkin Waffles

Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

One-Bowl Fudgy Pumpkin Paleo Brownies

Healthy Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Healthy Pumpkin Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread

4.56 from 27 votes

byby :Monique Volz of Ambitious Kitchen

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

ServesServes 12 slices

Phenomenal healthy pumpkin zucchini bread naturally sweetened with honey, delicious pumpkin spices, chocolate chips, and made extra moist with zucchini.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture
• 1/3 cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
• 1 tablespoon olive or melted coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
• In a separate large bowl combine pumpkin, zucchini, honey, oil, egg, and vanilla until well combined and smooth. Whisk in almond milk. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few for sprinkling on top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then remove bread from pan and transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

Recipe Notes

You can also bake these into muffins, but may need to adjust baking time. I would check them at 20 minutes.

You can use different types of chocolate chips to make this bread your own. Add in a handful of toasted pecans or walnuts for healthy fats.

I love adding 1/2 cup of coconut to this bread to make it extra special.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 153calCarbohydrates: 26.1gProtein: 3gFat: 4.5gFiber: 2.3gSugar: 13g