This vegan zucchini bread tastes so amazing, it can definitely cope with every banana bread recipe! It's so moist, sweet and fluffy, even though there is no additional oil or refined sugars in the recipe. Enjoy and thank me later!
As a recipe creator I have been through so many failed attempts to make a recipe work. Especially when it comes to baking, I usually need a couple of trials until I achieve my desired result. Not with this zucchini bread recipe. One go and it was perfect! Seriously, you have to try it.
I have to admit, I have never had zucchini bread before. I've definitely had my fair share of banana bread, that's for sure, but zucchini bread has for some reason never crossed my plate.
Even though I am not completely sure how zucchini bread is supposed to taste like, I love this recipe. I am especially super happy with the texture of this vegan zucchini bread. It's so unbelievably moist - even though there is no added oil in this recipe! All the moisture comes from the shredded zucchini and the applesauce. On top of that, this vegan zucchini bread is so light and fluffy. What else could you wish for in terms of texture?
Since zucchinis don't add a lot of flavor (so if you don't like zucchini, there is no reason not to try this recipe!), we have to have some spices like vanilla in the batter. It actually works great with the subtle sweetness of the maple syrup. If you are more into cinnamon, go ahead and add cinnamon. No one is stopping you.
Now let's take it up a notch and add those chocolate chips, 'cause chocolate makes everything better, right? Mix it all up, bake it in the oven - and voilà, here's your perfect vegan zucchini bread.
If you give this easy vegan zucchini bread a try, let me know in the comments below. And don’t forget to rate the recipe. You can also tag a photo (#veggiejam) to show me your creation on instagram.
Recipe
Easy Vegan Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips (Oil-free)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: breakfast, snack
Description
This zucchini bread tastes so amazing, it can definitely cope with every banana bread recipe! It's so moist, sweet and fluffy, even though there is no additional oil or refined sugars in the recipe. Enjoy and thank me later!
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cup spelt flour (220 g)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup rolled oats (30 g)
- 1 cup grated zucchini, pressed
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (80 g)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup oat or almond milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup (sugar-free) vegan chocolate chips ((optional))
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 340 °F (170 °C).
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl stir together the applesauce, vanilla, oat or almond milk and maple syrup. Add the mixture together with grated zucchini to the dry ingredients and combine. Don't overstir, though!
- Carefully fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Transfer the batter into a silicone loaf mold or in a greased loaf pan and bake for 40-45 min until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing. Keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 6 to 7 days.
Albert Bevia says
My mom used to make a zucchini bread back in the day, your version sounds amazing, I love that you used spelt flour, and those added chocolate chips...yes please!!!!
Melanie J says
You were a lucky child 😉 Yes, those chocolate chips make this zucchini bread extra special.
Bethany says
This bread looks perfect with all of those chocolate chips!
Melanie J says
Thank you, Bethany!
2pots2cook says
With you all the way 🙂 !
Janet says
What brand of chocolate chips do you use? I don't think I've ever seen vegan, sugar-free choc chips.
Melanie J says
I order mine from Koro, which is a german online shop - but they also ship to other countries. They have chocolate chips sweetened with xylitol. https://www.koro-shop.co.uk/chocolate-drops-made-with-xylitol-1-kg