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Zucchini Chia Bread

Zucchini Chia Bread

Maria G. Brooks
Zucchini Chia Bread is a moist, healthy, and delicious quick bread made with fresh zucchini and nutritious chia seeds.
This easy-to-make recipe combines simple pantry ingredients to create a flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert.
Packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s, this bread is a great way to enjoy a nutritious treat.
You can easily customize it by adding nuts, dried fruit, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Healthy Baking
Servings 10 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch Loaf Pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 small mixing bowl (for wet ingredients)
  • 1 Box Grater or Food Processor (for grating zucchini)
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups 190g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup 100g brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 120g grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)

Optional Add-ins:

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prepare the Pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Prepare the Zucchini

  • Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor.
    Squeeze out the excess moisture with a kitchen towel or paper towel and set it aside.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and chia seeds.

Combine the Wet Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
    Be careful not to overmix.

Fold in the Zucchini and Optional Add-ins

  • Gently fold in the grated zucchini and any optional nuts or dried fruits.

Bake the Bread

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
    Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve

  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • To reduce sugar: You can decrease the sugar amount by ¼ cup or substitute with a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
  • To add flavor: Feel free to incorporate spices like nutmeg or cinnamon into the dry ingredients for a more aromatic bread.
  • Make it vegan: Replace the eggs with flax eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water) and use a plant-based oil.
  • Zucchini moisture: Ensure you squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini to prevent the bread from becoming too soggy.
Keyword Zucchini Chia Bread