Decadent Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
Delight your palate with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Decadent Zucchini Bread, peppered with luscious chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or as a dessert, this bread is not only delicious but also packed with the goodness of zucchini and wholesome nut butter. Follow this easy recipe to create a treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Eggs: 3
- Cashew Butter: ½ cup (or any nut butter of your choice)
- Coconut Sugar: ½ cup (or substitute with brown sugar)
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon (or apple cider vinegar)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Almond Flour: 1 cup
- Coconut Flour: 3 tablespoons
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Sea Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Zucchini: 1 cup, finely grated and strained
- Chocolate Chips: 1 cup (optional)
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Zucchini: Use the fine side of a grater to grate the zucchini. Wrap it in a towel and squeeze to remove excess moisture. This step is crucial as zucchini holds a lot of water, which can affect the bread’s texture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cashew butter, coconut sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk well to ensure the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Fold in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and sea salt into the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Add Zucchini and Chocolate Chips: Fold the strained zucchini and chocolate chips (if using) into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Grease an 8-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Pour the batter into the pan. You can sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra richness. Bake for 40-44 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. This helps the bread set and makes slicing easier.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 44 minutes
- Total Time: 59 minutes
- Calories: Approximately 320 kcal per serving
- Servings: 8
This Decadent Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips is a fantastic way to use up the abundant zucchini during its peak season. Each slice offers a moist texture with sweet chocolate bursts, making it a perfect companion to your favorite coffee or tea. Enjoy this delightful treat with your family and friends, and watch it become a new favorite!
Decadent Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
- Total Time: 59 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
This Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread combines the earthiness of zucchini with the sweetness of chocolate chips, wrapped in a moist, tender loaf that’s surprisingly easy to make. It’s the perfect way to use up the surplus of summer zucchini while adding a healthy twist to your baking adventures.
Ingredients
3 eggs
½ cup cashew butter (or any nut butter)
½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almond flour
3 tablespoons coconut flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup zucchini, finely grated and strained
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the zucchini: Finely grate the zucchini and squeeze out any excess water with a towel. This is crucial as zucchini can retain a lot of moisture, which might make the bread too wet.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine eggs, cashew butter, coconut sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly to blend.
Incorporate dry ingredients: Gently fold in almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and sea salt into the wet mixture.
Add zucchini and chocolate chips: Fold the strained zucchini and chocolate chips (if using) into the batter until well distributed.
Bake: Grease an 8-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Transfer the batter to the pan and optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 40-44 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Cool before serving: Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 44 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal