Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread—a delightful way to sneak veggies into your diet without compromising on flavor. With a moist texture from fresh zucchini and bursts of chocolate chips, this bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a sweet snack. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s a treat that will satisfy your chocolate cravings while keeping it gluten-free. Enjoy it warm, toasted, or topped with nut butter for an extra touch of deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (unpeeled)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, avocado oil, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg