This protein packed, low sugar Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread made with Kodiak Cakes mix is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthier way!

I LOVE quick bread recipes. If you haven’t noticed, I have a few up on the blog (ahem…Apple Pumpkin Muffins, Banana Nut Oat Muffins, Cinnamon Chip Streusel Muffins, Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Muffins, and Cranberry Orange Bread).

I’ve made them in different ways, adding different ingredients to yield a healthier muffin or bread than your typical sugar loaded, refined flour muffin or quick bread. While I do have a sweet tooth, I have found that I actually prefer things a bit less sweeter than usual. When I eat something super sweet, I usually don’t feel super great afterwards.

Another thing I LOVE: Kodiak Cakes. I found out about this company several years ago and have been head over heels ever since. For those of you who don’t know, Kodiak Cakes is known for their whole grain, protein packed instant flapjack mixes. They also make minute muffins, oatmeal, granola mixes, brownie and cookie mixes, and syrup.

Another thing I love about them is they are local to me (Utah!). I love supporting local businesses when I can. And no, I am not getting paid to talk about them or to share this blog post and recipe. I just love them that much!

Anywho, I decided it was WAY past time for me to create a recipe combining these two loves of mine. The result is beautiful.

This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe is lower sugar (getting it’s sweetness from applesauce and dark chocolate chips), is full of whole grain goodness and high in fiber (7 grams per slice!). If you absolutely need more sweetness in your zucchini bread, add 1/4 cup brown sugar.

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But without the added sugar, this bread tastes great! My kids gobbled it up and made a chocolate mess in a hurry. And I don’t feel guilty about giving them too much sugar. Mom AND dietitian win! Another win is when my husband got home from work he ate a slice and said it was delicious. I hadn’t told him what was (or wasn’t) in it until after he ate it. He said he didn’t even notice I didn’t add sugar because the chocolate chips were sweet enough. Mom, dietitian AND wife win!

You can win too, if you make this Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread. We can all be winners!

Still not convinced you need to make this recipe asap? Check out the video below!

I have plenty more zucchini in my garden that needs to be used and I buy my Kodiak Cakes mix from Costco (think bulk size) …so if you need me, I’ll be in my kitchen ~~eating~~ baking…for me other people. 😉

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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Author: Brittany Poulson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 12 slices 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

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This protein packed, low sugar Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread made with Kodiak Cakes mix is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthier way!

Ingredients

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2 eggs
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix
1/4 – 1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9X5-in loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, apple sauce and vanilla extract; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the Kodiak Cakes mix, brown sugar (if using), cinnamon, nuts and chocolate chips until just moistened. Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
Pour into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips and chopped nuts on top, if desired.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition info is calculated without the added 1/4 cup brown sugar.

You could substitute in vanilla Greek yogurt (instead of plain) for more flavor, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 153
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 117 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg

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I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of four with a passion of helping families build confidence in the kitchen. I share family friendly recipes and helpful tips to help you navigate mealtime one bite at a time.

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