Easy Vegan Zucchini Bread with Chia Seeds
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Easy Vegan Zucchini Bread with Chia Seeds
Description
The Easy Vegan Zucchini Bread uses a combination of non-dairy milk and chia seeds soaked together to create an egg-equivalent binder. Raw sugar and maple syrup provide sweetness, while neutral oil adds moisture. The wet ingredients are combined and then folded with shredded zucchini and a mix of all-purpose and wheat flour blended with leavening agents and salt. Chocolate chips folded in add bursts of richness throughout the bread.
Once mixed to a thick, batter-like consistency, the mixture is poured into a loaf pan and baked at 365°F (190°C) for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out nearly clean. The texture features a tender crumb due to the moisture from zucchini and oil, balanced by the structure from baking powder and soda. Optionally, cinnamon adds a mild spice note.
This loaf is suitable for a vegan-friendly snack or breakfast, offering a sweet yet vegetable-enriched bread with chocolate for balance. Variations include adding shredded coconut for flavor and texture, using cocoa powder to make chocolate zucchini bread, or adjusting sweetness and flour to accommodate different preferences or dietary needs.
Chia seeds may be omitted but will affect texture and binding, requiring minor ingredient adjustments. The recipe allows for substitution of sugars and fats, making it adaptable. The bread stores well and can be sliced for multiple servings.
Ingredients
Wet:
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk such as almond milk, soy milk
- 1/3 cup raw sugar 1-2 tbsp more for sweeter, or light brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry:
- 1.5 cups flour (I use 1 cup unbleached all purpose and 1/2 cup wheat)
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional, spices like
- 1 cup zucchini squeezed between paper towels to remove excess moisture, shredded
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips , plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 365 deg F (190 C), line a loaf pan with parchment or grease well. Mix non dairy milk and chia seeds in a large bowl and let sit for 10 mins. Then whisk in the rest of the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Fold in the zucchini. Add the dry ingredients (start with 1.25 cups flour if using more whole grain flour, and more a tbsp at a time), and mix to make a thick muffin like batter. Fold in the chocolate chips (and 1/4 cup chopped nuts if using). ( If omitting the chia seeds from the wet, you will need a bit more flour to get the thick batter).
- Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chocolate chips on top.
- Bake at 365 degrees F (190 deg C) for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out almost clean from the center. (baking time will depend on the moisture content of the zucchini and the batter) . For a gluten-free bread, see GF Zucchini Loaf
Notes
- Add 1/4 cup shredded coconut to the dry ingredients to enhance flavor and color.
- For chocolate zucchini bread, replace 1/4 cup flour with cocoa powder and adjust flour as needed if batter is too thin.
- You can omit chia seeds but add an extra tablespoon of sugar and increase flour slightly for proper batter consistency.
- To make oil-free, omit oil and substitute 2 tablespoons applesauce; add shredded coconut to maintain moisture.
- For refined sugar-free versions, replace sugar with 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped dates and omit chocolate chips.
- Refer to a gluten-free zucchini loaf recipe for gluten-free adaptations.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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