Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

July 11, 2018

Chocolatey, easy to bake, and food allergy friendly, my Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is loaded with an entire zucchini, while safely satisfying every chocolate craving!

Nut Free, Dairy Free

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Nestlé Toll House. Thank you for supporting the brands that make CitNutritionally.com possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

Despite the scorching summer temperatures we’ve had in New York over the last couple of weeks, nothing is stopping me from getting creative in the kitchen… baking included!

I mean, what else are we supposed to do with a surplus of ZUCCHINI (my favorite summer veg)?!

Sure, we could make another batch of my new favorite zoodle salad, or a tall stack of pancakes for brunch, or even a creamy pasta dish, but I love baking, so summer temps don’t stop me from turning on the oven and doing my thang!

Plus, my mom happens to make the best darn zucchini bread EVER, so I figured it was time to share my own variation… upgraded with a chocolatey twist!

So, let’s chat about CHOCOLATE for a moment. If you’re anything like me, you eat it *nearly* every day. Eliminating food fears means giving yourself permission to eat the foods you crave, and for me, chocolate fits the bill most days!

But, chocolate is a really common food fear for many of my clients… and oftentimes for good reason. Many types of chocolate are “Made in a factory that handles [insert whatever the allergen may be].” I’m looking at you tree nuts, peanuts, soy, and dairy. As someone living with food allergies, I get how hard it can be to trust a food product that has the possibility for cross-contamination.

If you or someone in your family has an allergy, I highly suggest signing up for FARE alerts, which notify you of cross-contamination issues in food products. Unfortunately, I receive a recall every single day. That’s why having products that are made in dedicated factories is so important to the food allergy community.

Now you may be thinking: No one in my family has food allergies, I don’t have to worry about this.

But what if you’re entertaining? Or your kids have a playdate with a child who has a life-threatening allergy?

It’s always best to be prepared! When baking for those with food allergies, extra care, including careful review of ingredient statements, is needed.

Luckily, brands like Nestlé Toll House are making it easier than ever before for everyone to enjoy delicious baked goods! How amazing is that?!

I’m SO excited to officially introduce you to their NEW Simply Delicious Chocolate Morsels, by Nestlé Toll House, which are made in a dedicated facility FREE from the 8 major food allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish).

Even better… they’re made with just 3 INGREDIENTS – 100% real chocolate, cocoa butter, and real cane sugar – and are available in Semi-Sweet and Dark Chocolate varieties!

They melt well, bake beautifully, and taste great straight from the bag!

So obviously, I had to put my new chocolate chips to good use…

Meet my Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread!

This Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is…

Easy to make in 1 bowl
Nut free, soy free, and dairy free (with a gluten free option!)
Full of CHOCOLATE flavor
Fun to bake with kids
Made with many ingredients you likely already have in your pantry

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I made two versions for you – 1 gluten free and 1 not – so there’s something for everyone! I personally LOVE the gluten free version and prefer its hearty and crumbly texture (it’s made with 100% oat flour), BUT if you don’t have a gluten intolerance, try out the original version… it’s moist and delicious too!

Either way, the 1-bowl technique is similar. And each loaf contains a full zucchini!

Let’s get baking…