This recipe for gluten-free chocolate zucchini bread requires very little time to make and is a healthy sweet treat option. Enjoy one of the moist, fluffy slices as an after-school snack or to satisfy a late-night chocolate craving. If you would like the bread to be more of a dessert option, top it with some chocolate frosting.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Calories 453 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond butter
- 2 Eggs
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Coconut flour
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Zucchini (small, shredded (about 1 cup))
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Line a bread pan with parchment paper.
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Place the zucchini into a strainer and let drain for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk together the almond butter, eggs, honey, and vanilla in a large bowl.
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Add the coconut flour, cocoa powder, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Stir well to combine.
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Squeeze out any excess moisture from the zucchini.
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Fold it into the batter and then pour the batter into the bread pan.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 23g
Sodium 445mg19%
Potassium 573mg16%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 170mg17%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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