THE BEST Zucchini Bread Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while oat flour is often less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and brown sugar is usually cheaper.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar and chocolate chunks can be more economical.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are a good alternative for flavor, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Shred zucchini using a food processor.

Gather all ingredients for the bread.

Prepare to double the recipe for a larger batch.

Combine 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 3 large eggs, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, and 1 cup softened butter in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients until well combined, ensuring no chunks of butter remain.

Add 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice to the mixture.

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Add 3 cups of shredded zucchini directly into the batter without draining.

Fold in the zucchini and mini chocolate chips using a bamboo spoon to avoid breaking up the mixture too much.

Cooking Techniques

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