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Easy Vegan Zucchini Bread with Chia Seeds

Easy 1 Bowl Vegan Zucchini Bread. Hearty Zucchini Bread with Chia seeds and chocolate chips. Add some walnuts or other nuts for variation. Vegan Nutfree Recipe

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

Wet:
  • 3/4 cup non dairy milk , such as almond milk, soy milk
  • 1/3 cup raw sugar or light brown sugar or coconut sugar , 1-2 tbsp more for sweeter
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp 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 spices like cinnamon , optional
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini , squeezed between paper towels to remove excess moisture
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips , plus more for topping

Instructions

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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).
  3. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chocolate chips on top.
  4. 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

  • Variation: Add 1/4 cup shredded coconut to the dry. The coconut adds a darker caramelized color and amazing flavor to the bread. 
  • Chocolate Zucchini Bread: Use 1 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup cocoa powder.  If the consistency of the batter is too thin, add a tbsp or so more flour.
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  • Chia: You can omit the chia seeds from the wet. Add another tbsp of sugar and mix in. You might need a few tbsp more flour.
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  • Oil-free: Omit oil and use 2 tbsp applesauce. Add 1/4 cup shredded coconut to the dry to help retain moisture.
  • Refined sugar free: Omit sugar, add 1/3-1/2 cup chopped dates instead of chocolate
  • For a gluten-free bread, see GF Zucchini Loaf
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  • Nutrition is for 1 slice of 12

Nutrition Information

Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Potassium 134mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% 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.